Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

A course by Giorgia Smiraglia , Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer. Spain.
Joined October 2020

Get inspired by your surroundings to create unique patterns and apply them to a mock-up product set in Photoshop and Illustrator

100% positive reviews (215)
4,237 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Get inspired by your surroundings to create unique patterns and apply them to a mock-up product set in Photoshop and Illustrator

The inspiration behind your next design could be hidden somewhere in nature or in the scenery of your favorite city, waiting to be discovered. Graphic designer Giorgia Smiraglia is here to teach you how to create striking patterns that communicate your visual language.

Unleash your creativity and bring out the beauty in pattern making by creating a collection of designs. Discover how to apply your designs to a set of products and share your work with potential clients.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 15 downloads

  • 100% positive reviews (215)
  • 4,237 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 38m)
  • 15 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Design a collection of patterns and apply them to a set of five different items.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is suitable for designers, illustrators, and artists who want to deepen their knowledge of pattern design.

Requirements and materials

An intermediate level of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is recommended.

To take this course, you need access to a computer with Illustrator and Photoshop.


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Giorgia Smiraglia

A course by Giorgia Smiraglia

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Graphic Designer

Giorgia Smiraglia is an Italian graphic designer. After receiving a degree in graphic design from the Instituto Europeo di Design in Milan, Giorgia moved to London where she has been working as a freelance designer in the branding sector.

Her designs have been used for international brands ranging from body care products, alcoholic beverages, luxury hotels, restaurants, and fashion firms. Giorgio’s client list include Fila, The Body Shop, Marriott International, Fortnum & Mason, Pernod Ricard, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Rothschild, Mondadori.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Trigger Your Creativity With Knowledge

    • The Endless Forms of Beauty
    • Becoming a Pattern Seeker
    • The Cone That Holds the Ice Cream
    • Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns 1
    • Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Simple Patterns 2
    • Setting up Your Illustrator to Create Complex Patterns
  • U3

    Create a Symphony of Patterns

    • Style the Tile
    • Play With Structures
    • Tune the Harmony of Your Patterns
    • Explore, Fail, Repeat
  • U4

    Wrap It Up!

    • Preparing the Assets
    • How to Apply Your Pattern to a Mockup
    • How to Present Your Pattern to the Client
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Creative Patterns for Graphic Design. Design course by Giorgia Smiraglia

Creative Patterns for Graphic Design

A course by Giorgia Smiraglia
Graphic Designer. Spain.
Joined October 2020
  • 100% positive reviews (215)
  • 4,237 students