Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns

Course details

Patterns have been a part of cultures around the globe for centuries and play a major role in many aspects of our lives. From fashion to branding, interior design to signage, patterns blanket and beautify our world. As a result, designers are often asked to create them, but it can be a confusing process. In this course, Von Glitschka demystifies the process by explaining tessellations and why they are important, as well as how to create repeat patterns from scratch, how to use the Pattern tool in Illustrator, and good habits to create a smooth workflow. Von walks you through the full process of planning your pattern design, from first sketch to creating multi-layered and textured patterns. He also covers ways to use the Pattern tool in Illustrator and ways to repeat grid patterns and use radial functionality. Von finishes up by reviewing the creative process, presenting some pattern usage examples, and offering suggestions on how to apply what you’ve learned.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Creating patterns

1. Planning Your Pattern Design

02 - Drawing out and refining your design
03 - Building patterns using a bounding box
04 - Creating a pattern swatch
05 - Adjusting pattern fill size and rotation
06 - Creating a complex repeat
07 - Creating depth with the Appearance panel
08 - Creating a multi-layered pattern
09 - Creating a texture pattern
10 - Creating a trimmed pattern tile

2. Pattern Tool Functionality

11 - Pattern tool
12 - Grid tile type
13 - Brick by row tile type
14 - Brick by column tile type
15 - Hex by column tile type
16 - Hex by row tile type
17 - Deconstructing pattern swatches

3. Repeat Grid and Radial Functionality

18 - Repeat grid patterns
19 - Repeat radial
20 - Comparing pattern methods

4. Reviewing and Using Patterns

21 - Quick review of the creative process
22 - Pattern usage examples

Conclusion

23 - Goodbye

Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns

Authors

Von Glitschka