Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
About Me
A course by Katy Dika , Surface designer
About the video: About Me
Overview
“Let's start at the beginning! I am going to talk about myself, my love of nature and living creatures, and my journey to creating beautiful patterns!”
In this video lesson Katy Dika addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature. Get inspired by the beauty of nature and create stunning surface designs using Photoshop..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I'm Katie Dyka. I live and work in Providence, Rhode Island as a surface designer, educator, and coach. I've had the pleasure of working with companies like Chadwick's of Boston, Coldwater Creek, and Talbots. I've even worked with Michael Graves Design Studio and Fabricut, including a collaboration with Iris Apfel. Growing up, my family moved from state to state. But when we finally landed in the woods of Pennsylvania, I fell in love with nature. My dad would take my brother and I on hikes in our backyard. It was a wooded area filled with a magical stream, salamanders, snails, and all k...”
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Course summary for: Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
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Fashion, Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Gouache Painting, Pattern Design, Textile Design
Katy Dika
A course by Katy Dika
Katy Dika is a renowned surface pattern designer known for her exceptional ability to create captivating artwork inspired by nature. With a background in working with esteemed womenswear brands and interior fabrics companies, Katy's expertise lies at the intersection of fine art and commercial design.
Her passion for entomology and her experience as a curator in a natural history museum have shaped her unique perspective, combining science and art to produce extraordinary patterns. Katy's work showcases her love for incorporating elements of nature, particularly insects and creatures, into unsuspecting prints, adding a touch of whimsy and intrigue.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to meeting the needs of her clients, Katy understands the importance of interpreting visual trends from their perspective. She embraces the challenge of working within the technical parameters of commercial printing, ensuring that her designs not only captivate but also meet the requirements of the brands she collaborates with.
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