Overview
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Learn how to build repeating patterns from scratch, and create patterns quickly with the Illustrator pattern tools and pattern brushes.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Exercise files
- What are patterns?
- Drawing out and refining your design
- Building your vector pattern with a bounding box
- Creating and using pattern swatches and libraries
- Organize, size, rotate, and adjust your pattern fills
- Using transparency to create depth
- Using textures in your patterns
- Pattern tool basics
- Selecting appropriate artwork
- Using the Pattern Tile tool and tile types
- Using pattern tiles with the Pattern tool
- Adding depth using the Appearance panel
- Pattern tool limits
- Good pattern-building habits
- Exporting your pattern files
- Creating a brush pattern
- Creating a traditional border pattern frame
- Using brush textures and clipping masks with patterns
- Creating complex designs using a pattern brush
- Patterns in the context of illustration
- Patterns in the context of graphic design
- Patterns in the context of visual identity
- Patterns in the context of product design and accessories
- Patterns in the context of textile designs
- Ekaterina Panova, Russia
- Raul Villanueva, Peru
- Anastasiia Kucherenko, Ukraine
- Andi Butler, United States
- Dennis Bennett, Germany
- Samarra Khaja, United States
- Jenean Morrison, United States
- Laura Coyle, United States
- Final thoughts
