Fundamentals of Pattern Design
Mock-ups
A course by Michelle Parascandolo , Surface Designer
Joined March 2022
About the video: Mock-ups
Overview
“Mock-ups are a great way to see how your design will look on an actual product. In this lesson, we will look at how to source mock-ups for your designs and how they work.”
In this video lesson Michelle Parascandolo addresses the topic: Mock-ups, 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 show you how to mock up your artwork. Mockups are great if you want to use them in your portfolio to present to clients, or really to just see how your artwork will look on a product. Let's begin. I like to search for mockups on Pinterest and also use the website Creative Market. I found this fabric mockup, which I love because it lets me show off multiple designs at once, and I think it will be perfect to use for this collection. After opening the mockup in Photoshop, I'm going to export my designs that I plan to use from Illustrator. After exporting it as a PN...”
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Course summary for: Fundamentals of Pattern Design
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Category
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Areas
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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