Overview
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Learn about the process of creating repeating patterns from scratch, as well as using the Pattern tool in Illustrator.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Creating patterns
- Drawing out and refining your design
- Building patterns using a bounding box
- Creating a pattern swatch
- Adjusting pattern fill size and rotation
- Creating a complex repeat
- Creating depth with the Appearance panel
- Creating a multi-layered pattern
- Creating a texture pattern
- Creating a trimmed pattern tile
- Pattern tool
- Grid tile type
- Brick by row tile type
- Brick by column tile type
- Hex by column tile type
- Hex by row tile type
- Deconstructing pattern swatches
- Repeat grid patterns
- Repeat radial
- Comparing pattern methods
- Quick review of the creative process
- Pattern usage examples
- Goodbye
