Geometric-Based Pattern Design

1. Units, Super-Units
& Patterns

2. Deconstructing a geometric
pattern...
Units

3. Super-units
Patterns are composed of 1 or more super-units,
utilizing color contrasts/harmonies to create
visually interesting design

16. Your task…
- Create 2 different, 5” x 5”, patterns that exhibit
complex, visually interesting interaction of super-units.
- Create 2 radically different color combinations for
each pattern, recalling concepts learned (7 Color
Contrasts, Color Schemes, Color Interactions, Bezold
Effect)
- Explore repetition in large-scale pattern design by
scanning your patterns and manipulating on
Photoshop. Final patterns will be printed.

17. Your materials…
- Paper, Pencil
- Tracing Paper
- Color Aid Paper, glue
- Computer, Scanner & Photoshop