How to take a creative approach to Patterns- An Introduction to Surface Pattern Design

Duration: 1h 23m | Video: .MP4, 1280x720, 30 fps | Audio: AAC, 48 kHz, 2ch | Size: 831 MBGenre: eLearning | Language: English

Surface pattern design is one of the most popular creative career options today. With the help of design programs like Adobe illustrator, photoshop, procreate and more you can design seamless patterns and license them to companies around the world. You can even earn commissions by uploading them on Print on demand sites like Spoonflower, Society 6, Red bubble and more…

As a self taught surface pattern designer I tend to expent a lot with my technical skills to get the best results in the smartest way possible. In this class I am going to share all the knowledge and work flow with you!

This course is designed for aspiring as well as experienced surface pattern designers who want to develop a workflow that not only will suit their style of art but also allow them to choose any layout and repeat type without worrying about the mathematical calculations.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the first class in this series and I will continue creating classes on "How to take a creative approach to patterns" with new and exciting work flow in each Class.

We will start with the fundamentals of surface pattern design and slowly move on to creating simple patterns using just one motif. By the end of this class you will have fourteen different patterns with multiple layout and repeat types.

IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL LEARN

SPD or Surface pattern design and its teology.

File formats, document size, resolution and color modes

Different types of Surface pattern Layout

10 most commonly used Surface pattern repeats

What is a pattern tile

What is a pattern swatch

Understanding the Pattern option tool

How to save, resize and export and pattern swatch

Repeat options in Spoonflower

Uploading designs on spoonflower

This class is suitable for all skill levels, however some basic knowledge of surface pattern design is helpful.