Using patterns in print design can really punch up a project. It’s nothing new, but I’d like to point out a few different variations you might see as key benefits.
Single Use Design Pieces
Simplify a project by using patterns. In this design, the abstract pattern with the perfect color palette, truly resembles a feel for the arts. It doesn’t restrict the design to a certain type of art where the festival might cover anything from painting, sculpting, fiber arts and more. Using an artistically geared pattern keeps that visual open.
Print Magazine’s, Color in Design Awards (2011) / Poster Design by Dave Whitley
Coordinating Design Pieces
Using patterns in coordinating print projects can easily lend a hand in matching sets of items such as wedding invitations which usually contain a main element, the invitation – plus response cards, enclosure cards, save the date cards and thank you cards. Not to mention possibly following through with the design on wedding day programs, seat placement cards, etc.
autumn textile by weddingpaperdivas.com
Reusable & Customizable Design Pieces
When working with products you want buyers to customize, simple two-color patterns make it easy to do so. This makes it a snap for you to go in and adjust the pattern palette before shipping a digital file or physical product off to a client.
Tea Invitation by FLIPAWOO (customizable pattern invitations)
No matter what type of print project you have, these are a few benefits to using patterns to speed up your design or business process, not to mention a great way to add a ton of interest in your work.
Using COLOURlovers Patterns in your designs…
Here at COLOURlovers you can download an .SVG file of your pattern designs as long as you were the original Pattern Template creator. Additionally, if you have Seamless Studio, you can export designs as: .SVG, .JPG or .PNG to be able to use in other graphics software for design.
The Giveaway – How to Earn Your $75
This is a random giveaway picked from those who leave a comment. You have two choices:
Link to and place an image of a project you have designed with patterns. This can be from a yesterday or today, real or fake and must be a complete looking project. Does it fall under one of the three examples above?
OR
Link to and place an image of a print piece or pieces (such as a wedding invitation set) you adore and think is a prime example of one of the above three examples.
In addition, I’d love to know why you like using patterns in your design or why you like seeing patterns in design.
Entries will be collected through Sunday, August 28th, 2011 (by midnight PST).
Next Day Flyers, the postcard printing specialists will be providing gift a credit of $75 to the randomly selected winner!
***THIS CONTEST IS OVER***
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