
Explore how the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio create spirals and natural patterns, then learn to build a Fibonacci-based grid and circle template to generate striking pattern designs.
Create patterns in Illustrator using the rotation-duplication technique and reflection for centered designs. Experiment by copying, rotating in 45-degree increments with shift and option keys, flipping, and adding brush strokes.
This course teaches you how to create beautiful patterns by understanding principles. You will also learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to help in the creation of digital pattern designs. In it we will cover several tools and techniques that will help increase your skills in pattern creation. The main topics that will discussed are:
How to create and use a Pattern & Principle Grid system
A Technique using the Fibonacci Sequence
Ideation and sketching Techniques
How to create and use a Reflection Technique
How to use a Rotation Duplication Technique
2 Pattern Tessellation Techniques
At the end of this course you should have a deeper understanding of how you can use adobe illustrator to help create pattern designs.