DSGN 100 - Elements & Organization

Use these image groups for inspiration for your pattern. Patterns on Flickr will show you patterns in the natural world while Artstor will show you ways pattern has been interpreted by other creators.

Are you tired of searching "pattern"? Try using related keywords. These can be synonyms, specific artists/subjects, or places you might find patterns. Try these or come up with your own!

• Synonyms and related words, like motif or tessellation
• Surfaces you might find patterns on, like fabric, cloth, wallpaper, or tile
• Names for certain articles of clothing, like sarong or kimono
• Names for particular techniques, like batik or tartan

Or try these keywords brainstormed by other SCAD students:

Try the following tools for extracting hex color codes and color palettes from uploaded images, like the master work you've chosen:

Screenshot via Coolors

All done? Love your pattern? Submit it to The Pattern Library.

Browsing the shelves? Look for call numbers that start with NK (decorative arts).

Study for Fox I by Anni Albers via Artstor