Multi-Cultural Inspirations
“My collections are a reflection of my passion for traveling the world and scouring the marketplaces for interesting finds as well as a love for everything vintage. I mix and match elements in interesting color and pattern combinations to make something new.”
Inspired by world cultures and pop genres with a passion for multi-cultural traditions and travel, Valencia’s vibrant contemporary designs reflect her cultural inspiration. From the fashionable style of Italy to the streets of India and the colorful beat of Morocco, Thailand, Japan, Mexico and Costa Rica, Debra Valencia weaves her artful designs into an artist’s palette. By creatively blending ethnic color into today’s contemporary tastes, colorful patterns with contemporary style emerge. She also finds stimulation from fashion genres as well as historical architecture, tiles, textiles and handicrafts from around the world.
Acknowledgements
Socorro del Rosario Valencia: My beautiful grandmother, for passing on her artistic talent to me
Edward R. Valencia: My father, for teaching me to be strong, independent and a very hard worker, and being my biggest fan too
Deborah Sussman: My first employer in the graphic design profession and greatest mentor—for teaching me how to see the beautiful details in the world and incorporating cultural inspirations into my work
All my instructors at University of the Arts: For teaching me the pure principles of Swiss design, perfection and precision
My sister Cheyanne: For collaborating with me on ideas, sewing, books and trade shows — we make a great team!
My son Westin: For pursuing his career in art and carrying on into the next generation
Edward R. Valencia: My father, for teaching me to be strong, independent and a very hard worker, and being my biggest fan too
Deborah Sussman: My first employer in the graphic design profession and greatest mentor—for teaching me how to see the beautiful details in the world and incorporating cultural inspirations into my work
All my instructors at University of the Arts: For teaching me the pure principles of Swiss design, perfection and precision
My sister Cheyanne: For collaborating with me on ideas, sewing, books and trade shows — we make a great team!
My son Westin: For pursuing his career in art and carrying on into the next generation
