Creative Patterns for Graphic Design
Style the Tile
A course by Giorgia Smiraglia , Graphic Designer
About the video: Style the Tile
Overview
“In this lesson, I will teach you how to explore the tile design through the principles of symmetry and some of the Gestalt laws.”
In this video lesson Giorgia Smiraglia addresses the topic: Style the Tile, which is part of the Domestika online course: Creative Patterns for Graphic Design. Get inspired by your surroundings to create unique patterns and apply them to a mock-up product set in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Partial transcription of the video
“Style the Tile By now you should already know that, as a floor is made up of tiles, so are your patterns. In this lesson, I'll teach you how to explore the design of your tile. And to do so, we will be using the principles of symmetry and some laws from the gestalt. Since the creative process is not always unidirectional, what you will learn in this lesson will work in parallel with what you'll be learning in the next, related to structures. We really have plenty of options when it comes to designing a tile. But keep in mind that the tile doesn't necessarily have to be the start of the patt...”
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Course summary for: Creative Patterns for Graphic Design
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Category
Design -
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Design, Pattern Design, Product Design, Traditional illustration

Giorgia Smiraglia
A course by Giorgia Smiraglia
Giorgia Smiraglia is an Italian graphic designer. After receiving a degree in graphic design from the Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan, Giorgia moved to London where she has been working as a freelance designer in the branding sector.
Her designs have been used for international brands ranging from body care products, alcoholic beverages, luxury hotels, restaurants, and fashion firms. Giorgio’s client list include Fila, The Body Shop, Marriott International, Fortnum & Mason, Pernod Ricard, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Rothschild, Mondadori.
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