Pattern design for homeware products

A course by Elizabeth Olwen , Print-and-pattern designer

Print-and-pattern designer. Lisbon, Portugal.
Joined November 2021

Enhance your home decor with a range of playful and inspired patterns and illustrations.

100% positive reviews (117)
4,933 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Enhance your home decor with a range of playful and inspired patterns and illustrations.

Discover the joy of creating playful patterns and illustrations for your home in this online course. Join Elizabeth Olwen, a renowned print-and-pattern designer, as she shares her expertise and guides you through the process of designing vibrant motifs that can transform any space.

With Elizabeth's guidance, you'll explore the world of pattern design, from collecting inspiring ideas to sketching motifs, digitizing your drawings, and refining your compositions. Unleash your creativity and learn how to choose the perfect color palette to bring your designs to life.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to develop beautiful matching prints and patterns with a harmonious balance of colors.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 23 downloads

Principles of Pattern Design
19 minutes, 54 seconds
Looking for Inspiration
6 minutes, 53 seconds
Starting to Draw
16 minutes, 42 seconds
Digitizing the Drawings
17 minutes, 43 seconds
Refining the Pattern
15 minutes, 23 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (117)
  • 4,933 students
  • 16 lessons (3h 8m)
  • 23 additional resources (8 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?

Throughout the course, you'll embark on a creative journey from a mood board to an original collection of motifs for the home. Your final project will be to bring together everything you've learned and develop a set of vibrant, harmonious designs that can be applied to various items and spaces. Let your imagination soar as you create stunning illustrations to liven up your home.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is perfect for artists, illustrators, graphic designers, or surface pattern designers who are looking to expand their creative horizons and explore new design approaches for the home.

It's also ideal for any curious creative individual who wants to try something new and learn the engaging craft of surface pattern design. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a beginner with a passion for art, this course offers valuable insights and techniques to elevate your skills.

Requirements and materials

To take part in this course, all you need is basic knowledge of Illustrator. Elizabeth Olwen will guide you through the rest, sharing her techniques and tips to help you master the art of surface pattern design. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embark on an inspiring creative journey.


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4,933 Students
117 Reviews
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Elizabeth Olwen

A course by Elizabeth Olwen

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Print-and-pattern designer

Elizabeth Olwen is a Canadian print-and-pattern designer and color enthusiast. Her beautifully crafted patterns and illustrations are infused with heart and soul, reflecting her passion for spreading beauty and amplifying joy. Inspired by her surroundings, from the lush Canadian forests to the vibrant colors and tiles of Lisbon, Elizabeth's artwork is a meaningful expression of the world she encounters.

With over a decade of experience, she has collaborated with renowned companies around the globe, creating intentional products and campaigns that bring delight to people's lives. Elizabeth's expertise and unique artistic approach make her an exceptional guide in the realm of surface pattern design.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Creating the Vision: Mood Board and Drawing

    • Principles of Pattern Design
    • Looking for Inspiration
    • Starting to Draw
    • Digitizing the Drawings
  • U3

    Developing Your Creativity

    • First Pattern: Assembling the Pattern Block
    • Refining the Pattern
    • Creating Your Seamless Pattern Swatch, Making It Infinite!
    • Creating Coordinates 1
    • Creating Coordinates 2
    • Exploring and Applying Color 1
    • Exploring and Applying Color 2
  • U4

    Bringing It All Together

    • Bringing It to Life in Real-Life Contexts
    • Naming and Storytelling
    • Final Presentation and Real-World Products
  • FP

    Final project

    • Designing products for homeware

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    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.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Pattern design for homeware products. Design course by Elizabeth Olwen

Pattern design for homeware products

A course by Elizabeth Olwen
Print-and-pattern designer. Lisbon, Portugal.
Joined November 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (117)
  • 4,933 students