Directional thinking method for innovative design of textile

New methods for innovative textile design and their applied effect were discussed.Based on the viewpoint that an inspiration of innovative design comes from one′s experience and talent and starts out with forming a conception in one′s mind,a directional thinking method was put forward and induced into five different thinking directions as backward,forward,outward,inward,and lateral.Combined with the analysis of practical examples of the directional thinking method in innovative design based on the woven fabric′s visual effect,this article summarized its effect and application points.The directional thinking method,taking normal thinking method as reference,is effective for innovative design of textile and is easy to effect.It has universal significance in the innovative textile design.And combining two or more kinds of directional thinking methods is possible.