Questions tagged [patterns]
Questions about patterns, usually a repeating unit of shape, and often a small, repeating and tile-able element. Most patterns are based on repetition and periodicity while others use magnification and scaling. Ask anything related to designing or altering patterns.
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How can I turn any given shape into a diamond pattern with ranging sizes?
There is an effect that I want to be able to recreate - bonus points if I can turn it into an action or a script. Basically, I want to be able to change a shape into a set of diamonds, and I want it ...
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Some parts of pdf do not import to illustrator
This may be a 2 part question (I think the 2 parts are related, but maybe their not). Background: I imported a pdf (dont know how the pdf was made I'm assuming illustrator) to illustrator for editing. ...
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Question about patterns in Illustrator
I am trying to find the best and easiest way of creating a pattern from an image, however don't want the image to fill the page and cut off. I am trying to make custom paper to print off, using a logo,...
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How can you put a repeating pattern into a seamless tile?
I'm having huge problems with a kaleidoscope repeating pattern i made in an app to get it to go into a seamless tile. I tried to upload the picture to show what I mean but was unable to. But basically ...
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Efficient Method For Applying Variable Pattern Densities Based on Shade Values in Illustrator?
I am trying to take an vector image that has multiple different shapes with varying shade values and apply a pattern to each shape that would increase the pattern size/density (say of overlapping ...
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How do I fill an irregular shape created as a path with a hatching line pattern in Inkscape?
I have an irregular shape. I wanted to fill it with a line hatching pattern fill. I can do it with rectangles. But I cannot with irregular shapes. My workflow was like this: Click object (irregular ...
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Pattern to objects for entire fill in Inkscape
I have a seamless pattern I'm using as a fill for a path (Inkscape 1.4). I've got the pattern scaling tuned just right to tile my path pleasingly. Now I'd like to turn the entire filled pattern to ...
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how you can create a wavy line pattern for a cloth in Adobe Illustrator
Hy I'm very new to illustrator and few days back i stumbled upon an artist who made this illustration I really want to know how do i achieve similar clothing effect in illustrator
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How can I set this up for a seamless repeat?
I want to make a seamless pattern swatch of this design and can't figure out how to properly set it up to repeat the colors as shown.
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How to Create a Halftone Effect with Variable Width Lines for a Human Face or any object?
I am a newcomer to the design world and am excited to learn new techniques. I recently came across an interesting design effect and would love to learn it. The effect can be seen in the following ...
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Illustrator 2024 Grid Repeat minimum spacing limitation?
I have an Adobe Illustator 2024 project configured for 4,800 DPI, and I need to make a brick by row repeating grid that consists of a circle measuring 0.15 pt diameter and spaced 0.45 pt apart (...
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How to make a rust backround image?
I‘m trying to make a 1:1 rust/abstract background image in Photoshop. I have tried it, so far, with Filter > Render > clouds + different clouds + curves. The picture below is an example:
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How to create this kind of seamless random dot pattern?
I recently found this dot pattern. It seems like the dots' sizes are at random but it still claims to be seamless. I believe it was done by some sort of halftone effect on a gradient or something? I ...
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How can I revolve a hexagon growing pattern in a circle? (Reference in description)
Been trying to achieve this hexagon pattern, but luck so far. I have tried to use blending modes and also making a brush out of the pattern but keeps coming out very irregular. How can i approach to ...
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Creating a geometric path
Edit: I did not want to conflate the question with unnecessary details, but from the extended comments, it seems some additional info is in order. I would like to create a path that ultimately can be ...
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