Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
“People like to use the more hand-drawn kind of mosaics, kind of messy, but still simple. Something like Shantell Martin’s work. I like that style, but it is not something that I would do. I focus more on geometry, simple shapes and using only a couple of colours. There is no right or wrong.”...
“The current trend in pattern design is to use 3D objects, where the repetitions are generated in isometric perspective. We like that, there are interesting situations where different objects are combined. We also like to use typographic patterns or simple and modern shapes. The important thing is to be smart and create memorable new styles.”...
“Despite their recent rise in popularity, patterns remain ageless. An excellent pattern, in my opinion, is one that catches your eye because of its layout and visually appealing colours. It is not necessary to have perfect seamlessness in order to create a good pattern design. Adding elements of varying sizes and colours and experimenting with their positions typically results in...
“A good pattern design has to have harmony between the theme, colour and elements. It is important for the concept of the pattern to be well established, which helps the exploration of colours and elements. The colour palette and the design elements in the pattern should always complement each other — not too much nor too little of either.”...
“We think that the most important thing is not to follow trends, but to have the confidence to evaluate your own design and know if it is good or bad, regardless of what is trending at the moment.”...
“Lately I see a lot of pattern designs that are flat and geometric using minimal shapes with primary colours. It reminds me of the retro graphic style Suprematism, which is one of my favourite art movements, so I guess I like the current trend of pattern design.”...
What makes a good pattern design? “The main motif included in the pattern is important. Depending on its expression, the pattern may appear clichéd or creative.”...
The Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards focuses on branding, business value and communication design, discovering and honoring outstanding branding practices and design strengths through a global call for entries and selection, and striving to promote communication and development in the field of brand and design. Jury: Kashiwa Sato / Joe Duffy / Liza Enebeis / Luke Powell /...
What makes a good pattern design? “It depends entirely on what the pattern is being used for and how. We need to take into consideration the size at which it’ll be viewed and how it will be applied as certain production methods have colour or style limitations. There are obviously technical considerations such as seamless repeats and the integration of...
A’ Design Award & Competition is the world’s leading international annual juried competition for design. The A’ Design Accolades are organized in a wide range of creative fields to highlight the very best designers from all countries in all disciplines. Organized under various categories based on Locarno classification of economic sectors and industries — the A’ Architecture, Building and Structure...
“A good pattern is, first and foremost, a coherent and harmonious composition of its elements. Next, there should be an interesting form of the elements themselves in the pattern. And lastly, a correctly chosen colour palette.”...
What makes a good pattern design? “A pattern that you can keep on looking at. This doesn’t mean it has to be very intricate; it can be simple as well, as long as it stays intriguing over a longer amount of time.”...
