Creating Patterns by Using Principles

Create a PMP grid pattern system in Adobe Illustrator by building seven foundation layers, including boundary lines, quadrants, 12x12 squares, dot grids, guidelines, and a circumference layer of circles.

Create next layers of the pattern and principle grid using first seven layers as guides, and add six- and eight-point star templates with lines, rotations, Fibonacci sequence, and zigzag patterns.

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.

Explore the ideation process for creating new patterns, deconstructing existing motifs to identify principles, and sketch four-quadrant designs from a square grid using paper and pencil.

Develop hand drawing techniques to craft new patterns, then apply the eight point reflection technique and grid-based workflow in Illustrator to build cohesive digital designs.

Transform a hand drawing into a digital pattern in Adobe Illustrator by outlining with the pencil, refining with the width tool, and using an eight-point reflection.

Explore tessellation techniques and pattern creation using reflection methods and the PMP grid, including layering, color grouping, and pathfinder merges to generate repeatable 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.

Apply the techniques and tools learned in this course to develop your patterns, share a pattern design, and leave a brief review to help improve the course.