Fundamentals of Pattern Design
Finalizing Colors
A course by Michelle Parascandolo , Surface Designer
Joined March 2022
Joined March 2022
About the video: Finalizing Colors
Overview
“Selecting the right colors is incredibly important, as they have a direct impact on the quality and balance of the design. In this lesson, we will focus on testing color composition and recoloring the artwork. ”
In this video lesson Michelle Parascandolo addresses the topic: Finalizing Colors, 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 will test how the color composition is working and select the colors for our final palette. Let me show you how. The first thing I want to look at is how my color composition is looking while the pattern is in repeat. I'm just making sure my eye is still bouncing around the page and I'm not focusing on one particular area. If there are any colors that are jumping out to you, like a large concentration of a color in one area or if it feels unbalanced. Now is the time to go back in and change the color of those motifs. You can do so by clicking on the swatch and selecting t...”
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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Pattern Design
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Design, Graphic Design, Pattern Design, Traditional illustration
Michelle Parascandolo
A course by Michelle Parascandolo
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.
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