Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Creating the Hero Print 1

A course by Michelle Parascandolo , Surface Designer

97% positive reviews (79)

3,779 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Creating the Hero Print 1

Overview

“The first step is to select from the sketches we have created and begin to plan the layout for the hero pattern. Let me show you how I do it and explain the benefits of planning your layout first and when to do so.”

In this video lesson Michelle Parascandolo addresses the topic: Creating the Hero Print 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fundamentals of Pattern Design. Create a stunning collection of patterns you can apply to any surface using Illustrator and Adobe Fresco..

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson, I'm going to begin to select some of the motifs I just sketched and begin to plan my layout. Because my hero print is going to be very complex, I want to be able to sketch the layout first to kind of see how the motifs are looking before I actually create them. At this stage, I will typically do one of two things. If I am creating a print that is not very complex and just has one or two motifs, I might begin to finalize them first. And this is an example of where I would do so. The layout is not complex. I can easily apply the color to the motifs and transfer them over to Il...”

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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Level: Beginner
97% positive reviews (79)
3779 students
5 units
17 lessons (2h 42m)
8 downloads

Category
Design
Areas
Design, Graphic Design, Pattern Design, Traditional illustration

Michelle Parascandolo

A course by Michelle Parascandolo

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Surface Designer

Michelle Parascandolo is a freelance surface designer specializing in floral patterns. She was first introduced to design as a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. There, she decided it was surface pattern design she wanted to work with. Her pieces have been used for a wide range of products, from home decor to clothing, to stationery. Some of her clients are Target, Lucy and Yak, and Flow Magazine. She is also the author of a book, From Petal to Pattern, which teaches the basics of pattern design.