Surface patterns can be found all around us in various fields. Fields like textiles, ceramics, architecture, and graphic design. Surface patterns range in style - from geometric to experimental. Patterns are always on trend in some form; whether loud or subtle, abstract or organized, they're consistently being used in art and design. Below are just a handful of styles used in ...
"Sticker Camo" is available to wrap on devices over at DecalGirl. Sticker Camo was a result of a Father & Kids art collaboration to create a set of monster themed stickers. After creating the stickers, we realized they might make an interesting patterned wrap. Hope you enjoy!
Here's another round-up of websites that use patterns in their designs and use them well. Bold or subtle, these are some samples of great design work that integrate patterns. Studio Sweet StudioI really like the illustrated style and colo palette chosen for the background of this site. Very playful and eye-catching. PreloadedPreloaded also uses a nice, darker illustrated pattern. Another Face in ...
Just wanted to do a quick round-up of websites that use patterns in their designs and use them well. From bold to subtle, these are some samples of great design work that integrate patterns. RedefineThe Sydney-based agency Redefine uses a very bold geometric pattern. It's usually pretty risky to go so loud and busy on a background pattern, but in this ...
Just a quick post about WebTreats, etc. - lots of great seamless patterns there. Take a look»
I've been designing patterns for fun for almost a decade now, and wonder why I've never come across the Graham & Brown company website. There is a ton of pattern inspiration there to check out. A lot of unique designs, and great photography to set them off. I've been wandering through their site for a while now checking out all ...
I stumbled across this UK-based blogspot site that keeps a nice, up-to-date feed on textile patterns and prints. Most of the entries are UK artists and companies, and there is a ton of good design ideas and inspiration. They also have a bit of a job section for those interested in trying to get in the surface design field. Visit ...
I've been meaning to post this for a while. Another great resource and ongoing collection of patterns can be found over at the design inspiration. I also would like to thank them for featuring DinPattern art over the past few months. They keep a nice record of pattern designs across a dozen or so pattern sites like DinPattern. To view all ...
Stumbled upon a great article and write-up of a book cover design with beautiful pattern work. It's very interesting how the artist switches up pattern styles to find the perfect fit. The end product is quite impressive and very much worth checking out. Please leave a comment on the article. Cover art by Marian Bantjes
I received an email this morning with a link to the artwork of Eugene Andolsek and was instantly blown away. Eugene was born in 1921, and in the evenings after returning from work, he’d spend hours at his kitchen table drawing these marvelous pieces by hand and then filing them away in a trunk or closet. They were never shown ...
In this month's issue of Juxtapoz, I came across artist Kehinde Wiley and was instantly blown away by his paintings. Wiley is a Yale-grad, Harlem based portraitist that works some downright awesome patterns into his pieces. I still can't believe this guy can paint these intricate patterns without losing focus of the individual(s) in the artwork. Check out his gallery ...
Used my iPhone to take some random shots of interesting found patterns on the Target sale shelves.
Stumbled across "Designer's Guild," an international design company creating some truly impressive fabrics and wallpaper for all sorts of products and accessories. They have a huge array of designs from Victorian to Geometric in all sorts of color palettes. A lot of great inspiration on their site!
Had a craving for some green tea last night, so I grabbed a packet from a box of Yogi Tea I had. I had never noticed it before, but the packaging has some great patterns and packaging design. I was even more impressed when I opened the box and found a pretty unique repeating pattern surrounding a lotus illustration on ...
Looking for pattern inspiration? Have a look at what the most stylish ladies are carrying around these days. Patterned handbags are all the rage from Louis Vuitton to Vera Bradley .Vera Bradley’s been spicing up the wardrobes of people every where for over 20 years. The company provides an ever changing collection of highly creative and impressive patterned handbags, ...
I just stumbled upon a site called "Catherine's Animals" that has some great animal photography. What caught my eye though, was the settings the animals were in. Behind a majority of the animals are some great patterned wallpapers. The patterns of the wallpapers creates an interesting focal point on the animals. You can also purchase limited prints of your favorite ...
