Surface pattern and design
Surface pattern and design
Surface Pattern Design
Pattern
- Utilises repetition, rhythm, and sequence in design to create visual interest.
- Can be organised in a variety of layouts including block, brick, drop, stripe, and diagonal.
Colour in Pattern Design
- Colour can convey mood, express ideas, set tone, and create an impact.
- Colour harmony, contrast, and value play a crucial role in the success of a pattern.
- Patterns can be monochromatic, analogous, or complementary, depending on the colour schemes used.
Rotation, Reflection, Translation, and Scaling
- Rotation moves a design around a fixed point.
- Reflection mirrors an image across an axis.
- Translation repeats a pattern by moving it along a grid.
- Scaling enlarges or reduces proportion of elements in a pattern.
Pattern Techniques
- Experimentation in design ideas could involve traditional methods such as sketching, digitised work using computers and design software, or a hybrid approach that blends both.
- Many surface patterns begin as hand-drawn motifs, which are then digitised and manipulated on software like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
Printing Techniques
Block Printing
- A technique that involves carving a design into a block, applying ink, and stamping it onto a fabric.
- Techniques like relief or intaglio can create different effects.
Screen Printing
- Creates a print by pressing ink through a prepared screen of fine material to create a design.
- Each colour requires a separate screen.
Digital Printing
- Allows for increased flexibility, precision, and reduced waste.
- Excellent for multi-colour, photo realistic images and intricate patterns.
Textile Finishing Techniques
Embroidery
- Adds texture and detail to surfaces using stitches made with thread or yarn.
- Machine embroidery can increase speed and precision, but can reduce the uniqueness of each piece.
Beading and Sequinning
- Adds shine, texture and decorative elements.
- Technically demanding and requires patience and dexterity.
Appliqué
- Decorative technique where smaller fabric pieces are sewn onto a larger background fabric.
- Allows for the creation of images, patterns and scenes.
Applications of Surface Pattern Design
- Application fields include wallpaper, Fabrics, carpeting, ceramic tiles, apparel, etc.
- Effective design considers the function and aesthetics of the end product, as well as the materials and manufacturing processes to be used.