Designing for Kids: Create Playful Patterns

Overview

“Next, we will look at how to design a pattern collection. I'll go through different types of repeating patterns and explain what makes a good pattern and collection for kid's products.”

In this video lesson Tati Abaurre addresses the topic: Pattern Design and Collection Basics, which is part of the Domestika online course: Designing for Kids: Create Playful Patterns. Learn to create a collection of whimsical pattern designs for children's clothing and decor, from the initial sketch to the final mock-up.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Pattern Design and Collection Basics In this lesson, I'll give you an introduction to patterns and pattern design collections. I'll show you different repeating patterns and explain what makes a good pattern and a good collection for kids' products. Let's begin by going through patterns and the three types of repeats which are most often used in surface pattern design. The main types of repeats in pattern design are straight repeat, half drop, and brick pattern. The straight repeat, which is also sometimes called a simple or grid repeat, is when you repeat your pattern tile to each of the...”

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Course summary for: Designing for Kids: Create Playful Patterns

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (133)
• 5158 students
• 4 units
• 21 lessons (4h 29m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Design, Illustration

• Areas

  Children's Illustration, Digital Illustration, Pattern Design, Product Design, Traditional illustration