Geometric Graphic Design: 8 Patterns to Power Your Next Project

Join powerhouse design duo DKNG Studios for an in-depth graphic design class all about creating patterns in Adobe Illustrator!

Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman discovered the power of geometric pattern design after puzzling over a particularly difficult project. After lots of trial and error, at last, a graphic pattern unlocked a fresh and simple solution—and had the design team hooked! Now, they’re sharing everything they’ve learned so you can tap into the power of patterns to level up your designs and create more efficiently. 

Packed with the Illustrator tips and tricks that have made DKNG’s classes a hit with more than 125,000 Skillshare students, this class will teach you how to use standard graphic design tools to create everything from simple lines and dots to complex, eye-catching tessellations. 

Step-by-step lessons will help you:

• Understand the principles of geometric patterns 
• Break into the world of tessellations using the Global Edit tool
• Troubleshoot when your pattern isn’t quite right
• Consider color and strokes to customize your design

Plus, Dan and Nathan take you inside real-world examples, sharing the stories, experiments, and breakthroughs behind their favorite projects using patterns. 

Whether you’re looking to expand your repertoire, wow your next client, or just have fun in Adobe Illustrator, this class will change the way you approach your work. Unlock your creativity, push your technique, and take your designs into a new dimension!

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To get the most out of this class, you'll need a recent version of Adobe Illustrator plus basic literacy in the program. If you're newer to Illustrator, don't worry—you'll be able to work your way up to more complex patterns by starting with the basics like lines and dots.

• Introduction
• The Power of Patterns
• Dot Patterns
• Line Patterns
• Avoiding Pattern Pitfalls
• Pattern Strokes
• Overlapping Patterns
• Isometric Patterns
• Intro to Tessellations
• Translational Tessellations
• Reflection Tessellations
• Rotational Tessellations
• Final Thoughts