"A pattern is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas."
A repeated decorative design or motif that can be used to create rhythm and visual interest. Patterns can be simple or complex, symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Line: The fundamental tool of all designers, line adds structure and rhythm to a composition. It can be straight, curved, thick or thin, and imply movement or direction.
Shape: Refers to the silhouette or outline of a design, it is made up of lines, points, or planes that form a visual structure.
Color: Color theory is the study of how different colors relate to each other, how to mix colors, and how to use color psychology to create visual effects.
Texture: Refers to the physical or visual qualities of a surface, it can add depth, richness, and realism to your designs.
Space: The distance between and around elements in a composition, it is important to consider how space affects balance, harmony, and contrast.
Form: Refers to the three-dimensional qualities of an object, it can create a sense of volume and mass, and affect how light and shadow play across a surface.
Value: Refers to the lightness or darkness of an object or area, it can add depth, dimensionality, and contrast to a composition.
Proportion: The relationship between the different elements in a composition in terms of size, scale, and balance.
Symmetry: Refers to the balance and proportion of elements on either side of an imaginary axis, it can create an orderly and harmonious composition.
Contrast: The use of opposing elements such as light vs. dark, large vs. small, or rough vs. smooth, to create visual interest and impact.
Harmony: The use of similar or related elements such as color or shape to create a sense of unity and cohesion in a composition.
Balance: The distribution of visual weight throughout a composition, it can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Movement: The illusion or sense of direction created by the arrangement of elements in a composition, it can create a sense of fluidity, rhythm, or energy.
Pattern: The repetition of visual elements such as lines, shapes, or colors, to create a sense of order and structure in a composition.
Emphasis: The use of contrast or visual cues to draw attention to a specific element in a composition.
Geometric Pattern: This is a pattern consisting of geometric shapes such as polygons, circles, and squares repeated in a uniform manner.
Floral Pattern: This is a pattern composed of floral elements such as flowers, leaves, and stems. It is common in textiles, wallpaper, and home décor.
Striped Pattern: This is a pattern consisting of stripes of varying widths and colors. It is mostly used in fashion, home decor, and packaging designs.
Abstract Pattern: This is a pattern containing elements such as curves, shapes or forms derived from the elements of design but placed in a random way to create a unique and distinctive design.
Polka Dot Pattern: This is a pattern consisting of small, evenly spaced circles or dots. It is commonly used in fashion, home decor, and packaging designs.
Animal Print Pattern: This pattern mimics the skin or fur of animals such as leopard, zebra, or snake. It is often used in fashion design, home decor, and packaging designs.
Plaid Pattern: This is a pattern consisting of intersecting lines of different colors and widths to create a check or tartan design. It is commonly used in fashion, home decor, and packaging designs.
Herringbone Pattern: This is a pattern resembling the skeleton of herring fish, consisting of a repeated V-shaped, zigzag pattern.
Paisley Pattern: This is a pattern consisting of a curved, teardrop shape or motif. It is commonly used in fashion, home decor, and packaging designs.
Chevron Pattern: This pattern consists of inverted V-shapes with a continuous and uniform design that creates an optical illusion of depth and motion.
"The elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner."
"A geometric pattern is a kind of pattern formed of geometric shapes and typically repeated like a wallpaper design."
"Any of the senses may directly observe patterns."
"Abstract patterns in science, mathematics, or language may be observable only by analysis."
"Visual patterns in nature are often chaotic, rarely exactly repeating, and often involve fractals. Natural patterns include spirals, meanders, waves, foams, tilings, cracks, and those created by symmetries of rotation and reflection."
"Patterns have an underlying mathematical structure... mathematics can be seen as the search for regularities."
"Theories explain and predict regularities in the world."
"Decorations or visual motifs may be combined and repeated to form patterns designed to have a chosen effect on the viewer."
"In computer science, a software design pattern is a known solution to a class of problems in programming."
"In fashion, the pattern is a template used to create any number of similar garments."
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