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Intro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator

Did you know? You don't have to be an 'artist' to create beautiful artwork! This course is designed for the person who dreams of creating their own repeating...
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(417 reviews)
34,241 students
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Bonnie Christine

6.8

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1.7

Freshness

8.8

Popularity

9.3

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Video: 3h 43m
Language: English
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Classbaze Grade®

6.8 / 10

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1.7 / 10
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Material

9.3 / 10
Video Score: 8.1 / 10
The course includes 3h 43m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 12 hours 53 minutes of 63 Surface Design courses on Skillshare.
Detail Score: 9.8 / 10

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About the course

Did you know? You don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to create beautiful artwork! This course is designed for the person who dreams of creating their own repeating patterns. After spending years learning how to become a surface pattern designer on my own, I’ve become passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. For this course, I have compiled all the necessary skills and knowledge you need to begin designing!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro at Illustrator or you’ve never opened the program, you’ll feel comfortable in this course. We’ll start with the basics and advance to the most technical knowledge you’ll need to begin making beautiful artwork.

 PLEASE NOTE: This course is the first in a series. Be sure to join us for Surface Pattern Design 2.0 to learn how to create a collection and start your career as a surface pattern designer!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

I’ll walk you through step by step to creating a repeating pattern.

We’ll learn what surface pattern design is and why it may be a good career option for you. I’ll share with you my own creative story and give you lots of insider secrets along the way!

  • Learn Illustrator – from setting up a custom workspace to how to use the most technical tools of the trade.
  • Gather and create your own inspiration, and learn how to put together a moodboard.
  • Learn best practices for sketching and scanning.
  • Learn how to make artwork from your sketches, your photographs and from directly within Adobe Illustrator.
  • Create custom color palettes.
  • Design a repeating pattern!

This course is designed to give you all the technical and creative skills you need to start designing patterns, plus it will motivate and inspire you to start following your creative dream!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Below are a few of the tools that will be helpful in this course.

  • Adobe Illustrator (begin a free trial here)
  • Sketchbook
  • Pencil and dark black pen
  • Camera or Smartphone

Not mandatory, but useful tools include:

  • Scanner
  • Lightbox
  • Wacom Tablet

LET’S GET STARTED!

I am so excited to begin this adventure with you. Let’s get started!

What can you learn from this course?

Explore nature, create a pattern!

ASSIGNMENT

The assignment for this course is to create a repeating pattern inspired by your favorite things found in nature. Your final pattern should be complex, seamless and engaging. Take plenty of time to learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator first, then carefully research, photograph, sketch and study your inspirations. Choose a color palette that is unique and engaging and your final pattern will be stunning!

DELIVERABLE

When you’re ready, begin uploading your process and final pattern to the student project gallery. A complete student project should include:

  • Inspirations from nature
  • Moodboard
  • Sketches
  • Color palette
  • Motifs
  • Final pattern

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Below are a few of the tools that will be helpful in this course.

  • Adobe Illustrator (begin a free trial here)
  • Sketchbook
  • Pencil and dark black pen
  • Camera or Smartphone

Not mandatory, but useful tools include:

  • Scanner
  • Lightbox
  • Wacom Tablet

RESOURCES

Explore the attached resources and use them for your convenience and inspiration. Included is a set of pre-made color palettes, my list of favorite industry resources, ebook on how i became a surface pattern designer, a handy keyboard shortcut printable, inspirational desktop backgrounds, my creative story, a few printables and more!

MY LINKS – see you around the web! :)

  • Blog
  • Fabric Collections
  • Portfolio
  • Roost Tribe
  • Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest
  • Shops: Etsy | Bonnie Christine | Society6

TEXTURES & BRUSHES USED:

  • RVS vextor brushpack kit by Ryan vs. Clark
  • Vexture Kit #1 by Garren Lamson

EXAMPLES OF ARTISTS WITH STRONG SIGNATURE STYLES

  • Rachael Taylor
  • Helen Dardik
  • Elizabeth Olwen
  • Leah Duncan
  • Mary Kate McDevitt
  • AND YOU! :)

EXAMPLES OF INSPIRATION + MOOD BOARDS

  • Inspiration boards by Leslie Shewring on a Creative Mint
  • Mood Board by Holly Becker on Decor8
  • Mood Board for my pattern below:

What you need to start the course?

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Surface Design knowledge.

Who is this course is made for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Are there coupons or discounts for Intro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator ? What is the current price?

You can enrol in this course with a Skillshare subscription that costs $8/month, but you start with a FREE 7-day trial. You can also enrol in thousands of courses on a variety of topics with your subscription, including several Surface Design courses.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Intro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator course?

There is no money-back guarantee with Skillshare, but you can start with a free one-week trial to learn without risk. With the subscription, you can download classes to your tablet or phone using the Skillshare app.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

At the moment we couldn't find any available scholarship forIntro to Surface Pattern Design: Learn Adobe Illustrator, but you can access more than 30 thousand classes for $8/month on Skillshare, including this one!

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Bonnie Christine?

Bonnie Christine has created 9 courses that got 2,270 reviews which are generally positive. Bonnie Christine has taught 93,706 students and received a 4.5 average review out of 2,270 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Bonnie Christine is an instructor that you can trust.

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6.8

Classbaze Grade®

1.7

Freshness

8.8

Popularity

9.3

Material

Detailed Analysis »

Did you know? You don't have to be an 'artist' to create beautiful artwork! This course is designed for the person who dreams of creating their own repeating...
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Platform: Skillshare
Price: check current price
Video: 3h 43m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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