Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
What Is Surface Design?
A course by Katy Dika , Surface designer
About the video: What Is Surface Design?
Overview
“Before we dive into the project, I want to tell you about Surface Design: what it is and where it comes from. I will show you some types of layouts and explain how manufacturing techniques can influence the art you will make. ”
In this video lesson Katy Dika addresses the topic: What Is Surface Design?, 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
“In the last lesson, I told you about all the tools you're going to need for this course. In this lesson, I'm going to teach you all about surface design. Let's go! Intro to Surface Design Ornamentation and decoration have been around a long time. Since the beginning of art and ornamentation, artists and craftspeople have been inspired by the world around them. Nature was an important form of inspiration. Still today, flower, leaf, and animal motifs, and animal prints are commonly seen on the clothes we wear, the things we decorate our homes with, and just about everything else. So what is s...”
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Course summary for: Create Surface Patterns Inspired by Nature
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Category
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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