Here at Make it in Design HQ we are getting excited about the new term of classes which commences September 21st. This includes The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Module 1, Module 3 and The Ultimate Portfolio Builder.
‘Designing your way’ (Module 1) is a five week online course where you will learn everything you need to know to turn basic sketches into elements for pattern design. Find out more about colour and pattern, how to create mood boards and how to create repeat patterns in Adobe Illustrator. The classroom is accessible 24/7 so you can join us from anywhere in the world, and fit the course into your busy life. The course includes:
- How and where to seek out design inspiration
- How to work with colour
- How to create moodboards
- How to build a pattern
- How to develop your signature style and use this to brand your business
- How to turn elements of a mixed media painting into a pattern (featuring the work of Kelly Rae Roberts)
- How to create repeats in Adobe Illustrator
- Time-saving tricks and industry insider tips
- *NEW* video tutorials
- The secrets of successful surface pattern designers
- Downloadable pattern source guide
*NEW* BONUS TECHNICAL WORKSHOP VIDEOS giving you a step-by-step guide to scanning images and basic manipulation in Photoshop, playing with colour and sketching and creating repeats on your computer.
AND a peek behind the scenes of Rachael Taylor’s life as a dynamic and successful professional surface pattern designer and a glimpse at some previously unpublished designs!
Take a look at our brochure here:
Designs from January 2015 class
Read what students who took Module 1 in January 2015 said about the course and check out some of the fabulous designs they created in class below and on Pinterest:
Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3
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