Designing for Kids: Create Playful Patterns
A course by Tati Abaurre
, Pattern Designer and Illustrator
Learn to create a collection of whimsical pattern designs for children's clothing and decor, from the initial sketch to the final mock-up
- 100% positive reviews (32)
- 1627 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn to create a collection of whimsical pattern designs for children's clothing and decor, from the initial sketch to the final mock-up
- 100% positive reviews (32)
- 1627 students
- 21 lessons (4h 29m)
- 20 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
“Illustration is my way of sharing my joy with the world. I get inspiration from the beauty of nature, with its blossoming flowers and lively animals.”
Pattern designer and illustrator Tati Abaurre uses that inspiration to create playful and whimsical artwork designed with both children and adults in mind. She runs her own stationery brand and has collaborated with clients including Disney and YOYO Books.
In this online course, Tati teaches you how to create playful pattern designs, perfect for children or for those who are kids at heart. Learn how to develop your own collection of designs and apply them to different mockups with the potential to brighten someone’s day. Explore the colorful world of pattern design and bring your ideas to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Trends, Patterns, and Collections
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U3U3. Designing the Pattern Collection
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U4U4. Showcasing and Sharing Your Work
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FPFP Final project
Begin the course by getting to know pattern designer and illustrator Tati Abaurre. Hear how she went from studying architecture to collaborating with brands like Disney, along with the influences that inspire her.
Get an overview of trending themes and color palettes for inspiration. Then see how to design a pattern collection, gather references, and sketch on paper or using Procreate.
Tati guides you through refining your sketches before exploring color and applying it to different elements in your work. Next, learn how to make a hero pattern, a coordinate pattern, and a spot illustration in Illustrator before finalizing it in Photoshop.
Time to create some mockups! Discover Tati’s tips for thinking outside the box, so you can apply your artwork to a variety of products. To wrap up the course, she shares her advice for posting your work on social media and promoting your brand to potential clients.
What is this course's project?
Design your own pattern using digital tools and apply it to different mockups, ready to be sent to a potential client or printed.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in pattern design.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills and some experience with Procreate and Photoshop are recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a device with these programs installed.
Reviews
A course by Tati Abaurre
Tati Abaurre is a Brazilian pattern designer and illustrator. She fell in love with art from a young age and experimented with sketching, painting, writing, and beyond before going on to study architecture. In search of something that fulfilled her more creatively, she took a course on children’s book illustration and fell in love with the medium. Soon after, she immersed herself in the world of pattern design and illustration, sharing her creations on Instagram and dedicating herself to creating patterns full-time.
Since then, Tati has brought her designs to life in the form of kids’ decor, rugs, art prints, wallpaper, greeting cards, clothing, and beyond. She has also designed patterns for Disney, Lilipinso, Figo Fabrics, Up with paper, YOYO Books, and Stormy Knight. In 2021, she also started her own brand of stationery, "By Tati Abaurre".
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Trends, Patterns, and Collections
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Trends in the Kidswear Market
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Pattern Design and Collection Basics
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Finding Inspiration and Visual References
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Sketching and Creating Stylized Elements 1
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Sketching and Creating Stylized Elements 2
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Sketching Ideas for the Collection
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U3
Designing the Pattern Collection
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Refining the Sketches and Color Studies 1
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Refining the Sketches and Color Studies 2
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Coloring the Elements 1
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Coloring the Elements 2
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Creating the Hero Pattern in Adobe Illustrator 1
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Creating the Hero Pattern in Adobe Illustrator 2
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Creating the Pattern Coordinates 1
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Creating the Pattern Coordinates 2
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Finalizing the Patterns in Photoshop 1
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Finalizing the Patterns in Photoshop 2
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U4
Showcasing and Sharing Your Work
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Mock-ups
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Thinking Outside the Box
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Posting on Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Designing for Kids: Create Playful Patterns
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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lorenavrkmp
Ein super Kurs und perfekt für den Einstig in das Musterdesign. Es werden mehrere Möglichkeiten gezeigt und super Tipps an die Hand gegeben.
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uramrakhiani
The course is very detailed with clear guidance on designing & editing the drawings. Very helpful especially for a newbie. Tati explains everything clearly & at the right pace. Would strongly recommend the course.
paulina_g
Wonderful teacher and great class that is packed with loads of helpful tips and knowladge. It covers topics that other courses about pattern design don't cover. Strongly recommend!
taniac
Muy buen curso, sobre todo, me ha gustado mucho la explicación paso a paso del dibujo en Procrate y Ai, muy buena explicacion!
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vi_ste08
Tati è eccezionale! Il corso è ben strutturato e mi ha permesso di capire il mondo dei pattern e come vedere la loro realizzazione nella realtà!
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