Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Creating the Hero Print 2

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 2

Overview

“Once I feel the design is working well, I start to fill in more elements. I first work vertically, as I find it easier to work in one direction at a time. Then, I begin to fill in the center of the design. ”

In this video lesson Michelle Parascandolo addresses the topic: Creating the Hero Print 2, 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

“And if I think the design is working well, I can go back in and begin to fill in some more elements. First, I'm going to start by working vertically. At this stage, I'm really going to concentrate on what is going on in the center of the design. In the next steps, I can line the design up horizontally and vertically, and that will really allow me to concentrate on the outer areas. So for right now, we're going to just look at the middle. So now I'm going to begin to fill in some blank areas with some new motifs. I don't want it to feel forced and as though I was taking the old motifs and tr...”

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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.