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.”...
Catherine Pearson — Lausanne, Switzerland
“I always try to bring a story to life. Be it a packaging project, a poster design or a personal work, I want people to have a fun experience when looking at my creations. An artwork where people discover a story through playful details, vivid colours and joyful vibes.”...
Youandigraphics — Irene Demetri — Athens, Greece
“An appropriate scaling of the pattern elements is one of my main considerations when creating a new pattern. And it should have a meaning that relates to its surroundings. The elements of the pattern should work well together bringing a sense of balance and character to the designed surface. Colour, harmony, unique identity.”...
Rick Jordens — Rotterdam, Netherlands
What makes a good pattern design? “The combination of a well-balanced colour palette and the use of simple shapes. Works every time.”...
Arthur-Louis Ignoré — Rennes, France
“I’m much more interested in the line and contrasts than in colour. I use few tools, sometimes just a simple paint-brush. In Nature, even if we can recognise a plant by the shape of its leaves, these are not identical. I want to achieve a similar effect in my work. So a pattern, even repeated several times, will always include...
Studio Carreras — Genis Carreras — Girona, Spain
What do you see as a current trend in pattern design? “To combine patterns with other design trends: nostalgia, neon colours or gradients. Patterns tend to be eye-catching and heavy, so it’s important not to over-saturate a design with too many stimuli. If all the elements shout, you can’t hear anything properly.”...
Dialogue Design Studio — Thessaloniki, Greece
“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.”...
Lorena G — Barcelona, Spain
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.”...
Rachit Nanda — New Delhi, India
“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.”...
Agu Wu — Bielsko-Biała, Poland
“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.”...
A’Design Award and Competition 2023 — Call for Submission — Italy
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;...
Ray Dak Lam — Edmonton, Canada
“A good pattern design happens when the key visual elements such as rhythm, proportion and colour are all carefully considered and well executed.”...