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Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Applying Color

A course by Michelle Parascandolo , Surface Designer

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98% positive reviews (80)

3,838 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Applying Color

Overview

“In this lesson, I will go over how to create a working color palette and the importance of color composition. We will finalize our motifs by applying color. ”

In this video lesson Michelle Parascandolo addresses the topic: Applying Color, 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, we'll go over how to create a working color palette and the importance of color composition. Selecting your color palette can be tricky, but in my opinion, it's the most important part of the whole design process. You can have beautifully drawn motifs in a great layout, but if the color is off, it's really going to affect the quality of the design. I think a lot of designers struggle with color, and I know I definitely have. It took me a very long time to be able to feel confident with my color choices. One thing I realized that I was struggling with was color composition. C...”

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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Level: Beginner
98% positive reviews (80)
3838 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.