Surface Pattern Design Fundamentals II - Design a Jungle Animal Inspired Pattern Collection

This is a follow-on class to my previous Fundamentals class.  In this class I'll take you through creating a 'Jungle Animal' themed pattern collection for your portfolio.  I'll be showing you some more advanced Adobe Illustrator skills along the way. 

Jungle-themed patterns are not going anywhere soon.  I've just designed 10 illustrations/patterns for french company Auzou to go on an exciting new kids creative product, all themed around jungle animals.  I think it's vital, as a surface pattern designer, to have some Jungle-inspired themes in your portfolio.  

Some of the topics I'll cover:

• Gathering inspiration
• Sketching ideas using an iPad with Procreate (you can use a sketchbook)
• Creating icons using blob tool and shape builder
• Design Layout
• Repeat options (manually and using the pattern tool)
• Coordinates
• Puppet Warp & Global Edit Tools
• Presentation of your collection

What you'll need:

• Adobe Illustrator (preferably Adobe CC)
• Sketch pad & pencil (or iPad Pro with Procreate)
• Scanner and/or smart phone
• Tablet (optional - but makes drawing in Illustrator easier and more intuitive)

Resources:

• Jungle Animals Pinterest Board

Happy pattern-making!

x Mel

• Intro
• Inspiration
• Sketching
• Colouring Icons/Motifs
• Hero pattern
• Coordinates
• Puppet Warp & Global Edit Tools
• Presenting your collection
• Project