Getting Started!

So, this past week I've done a lot of research to get going on this project. I am excited about all of the possibilities! While I am still very much in the initial phases, I have a general idea of what I want to create. I want to design a multi-purpose textile that one would ideally be able to carry with themselves to provide different things that they may want or need. Generally I am envisioning some type of mat that would be able to roll or fold into a compact shape for carrying, but would have movable parts/structure when open to morph into what one needs at the time (blanket for a picnic, lounging chair to read, place to work...etc). I am thinking that I will take advantage of the 2 different sides of a mat, and how they could help with the different functions I want this textile to have (maybe one side is squishy and soft for relaxation, and the other is more durable for doing work). I am thinking of yoga mats, shag rugs, bedding (and how I hate desks! I like to do my work in bed if I can haha), sleeping bags, picnics, beach towels, beanbag chairs, forts I made with my sisters, eating sushi at a japanese restaurant on the floor....among other things! I'm a bit all over the place, and can't wait to start exploring materials as well as do some more research in other areas.