Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
“We don’t believe in norms. We use patterns as a visual communication direction, dictated as a proposed solution as it derives from research within the design process. Visual flow, repetition and harmony are key characteristics we look for, provoking interest and connection in terms of context.”...
What makes a good pattern design? “I’d say that it’s all in the balance. Since it’s going to be repeated seamlessly, you have to make sure the composition and colours work well enough to do so, as well as be smart about the size of the motifs so that you can use them to your advantage.”...
“Pattern design is simple but very fun way to play with bold shapes, colours and space. It encourages utilizing your space in the boldest way possible and features colours, shapes, tones and textures to create an over-the-top space. Conscious use of shapes can help send the right message to your brand.”...
“In addition to originality, a good pattern should not be obvious in its elements and colours. It should be eye-catching and show the artist’s style. It should look good on a dedicated surface yet be universal enough to work with various surfaces. A lot depends on why the pattern was created.”...
In a world where there are millions of products and designs launch each year, A’Design Award and Competition was born out of the desire to underline the best designs and well designed products. Submissions are now open in 100+ categories, with popular choices including Interior Space and Exhibition Design; Architecture, Building and Structure Design; Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design;...
“A good pattern design happens when the key visual elements such as rhythm, proportion and colour are all carefully considered and well executed.”...
What makes a good pattern design? “I like how the repetition of an element creates new rhythms, not just a multiplication. I work on patterns that produce new shapes that emerge from the intersections. These shapes allow me to interpret the patterns as a unity, like a net that catches you.”...
“I love geometric patterns with basic shapes and few repeating colours, such as those used in the ’60s and ’70s. I like that they follow precise lines, rather than being positioned in a completely random way.”...
This September, the Pictoplasma Conference returns to Berlin to present an all-new selection of trailblazing, trendsetting character design and art and puts the audience at the centre of activities. Pictoplasma becomes your stage in a unique new demo- cratic experiment, with many possibilities for you to shape and participate in the programme....
The Golden Pin Design Award 2022 Design Mark Recipients Shortlist has finally be revealed. This year, a grand total of 687 entries from design companies or enterprises in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, U.S., India, Malaysia, Germany, Poland and Canada, receive the coveted Design Mark. They now progress into the Final Selection judging round, which will take...
“The most noticeable trends are those that are inspired by the world of Matisse’s cut-outs. The non-interacting abstracted shapes both reference and subvert the natural with Surrealist colour palettes and compositions.”...
What do you see as a current trend in pattern design? “Botanical prints of all kinds — from pastel flowers to lush tropical greenscapes — are showing up both a lot. Marbling that looks almost psychedelic also seems to be having a moment. In graphic and brand design, the last few years have been good to geometric blobs and hand-painted-looking...
