Lucienne Day (5 january 1917 - 30 January 2010) was a british textile designer. Inspired by abstract art, she pioneered the use of bright, optimistic, abstract patterns in post-war england and was eventually celebrated worldwide. Though her career, Lucienne won many awards, including the International Design Award of the american institute of decorators in 1952 and the Gran Premio prize at the milan triennale in1954. In 1962 she was made a Royal Designer for the Industry (RDI) an award which honours designers who have achieved "sustained excellence in aesthetic and efficient design for the industry." Lucienne was the fifth woman to be made an RDI.
Her breakthrough print was 'Calyx', a brightly coloured textile that she created for the Festival of Britain in 1951. She originated hundreds of colourful abstract prints for industry clients such as Heal's and BOAC.
I believe that this was done by print on fabric, limited subtle colour palette seems to highlight the pattern well even though the colours are low-key. The abstract pattern, looks like cups, is appealing to the eyes and could hold the viewers attention. Although abstract the imagery is clear and neat not messy or chaotic that would confuse the viewer, which is why it's easy for the eyes to follow. It's a nice pattern that one could see decorating their home in different product styles, (cushions, curtains etc.)
To me this abstract pattern is successful and Luicenne was talented.
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