Fundamentals of Pattern Design

Create a stunning collection of patterns you can apply to any surface using Illustrator and Adobe Fresco.

• Introduction
• Inspiration
• Designing the Hero Print
• The Rest of the Collection
• Applications and Additional Tips
• Final project

Patterns serve a dual purpose, they are both aesthetic and practical. First and foremost, they should be eye-catching and playful, but they also get turned into something else —a dress, a cushion, wallpaper, or pretty much anything you can think of. Michelle Parascandolo is a freelance pattern designer based in New York City. She has created a library of prints for her clients to choose from and apply to their products. She’s worked with Lucy and Yak, Target, Flow Magazine, and many more. Inspired by nature, bright colors, and a variety of artistic movements throughout history, her style is whimsical and creative.

In this online course, Michelle teaches you how to develop your own collection of patterns that can be applied to any product. She walks you through the early stages of inspiration, to sketching out ideas using a mood board, all the way through to making a production-ready artwork. She explains the importance of color palette, as well as how to come up with a range of patterns, from simple, to complex.

• About Me
• Influences
• Introduction to Pattern Design and Collections
• Choosing Inspiration
• Sketching Motifs
• Creating the Hero Print 1
• Creating the Hero Print 2
• Applying Color
• Finalizing the Hero
• Finalizing Colors
• Coordinating Prints: Secondary Prints 1
• Coordinating Prints: Secondary Prints 2
• Coordinating Prints: Blender Prints
• Collection Checkpoint
• Mock-ups
• Final Tips
• Collections
• Fundamentals of Pattern Design