Creating geometric patterns in Illustrator

Create a cubical pattern background For this tutorial I'll first show you how you can create a cubical pattern background using Illustrator's so called Pattern Maker feature. So you need version CS6 or later for this tutorial. Then secondly I'll also show you how you can create a triangular pattern. Let's get started… Draw a hexagon Select the Polygon Tool which is located under the Rectangle Tool. Enter 100 px as radius value, and 6 as the amount of sides. Rotate by 30° from the center To transform this object into a cube, we need to rotate the hexagon by 30° so we have a point at the top in the center. Draw a vertical line Now we'll create dividing lines to split this object up into 6 triangles. Align Vertical & Horizontal Center Now select both objects and click both the Align Vertical Center and Align Horizontal Center aligning option from the Control bar at the top of your workspace. Copy Rotate line by -60° from the center Divide into triangle segments Apply color Make a pattern

Gorgeous Geometric Designs Geometric art has been around since antiquity. From the ancient Greek to the native Americans, peoples all over the world throughout time have produced geometric works of art. Geometric designs tend to have a more rigid quality to them than organic based designs. Whether it’s minimalist and simple or very complex, many geometric designs are made up of rather simple shapes. Beautiful Geometric Designs Andy Gilmore This Mini Cooper looks awesome with a geometric design on it, turning an ordinary car into a work of art. This symmetrical design is a great juxtapose between cool and warm colors as well as rigid and organic lines . Niark1 This artist make use of simple geometric shapes to create some cool characters. Many native American designs incorporated the zig zag lightning bolts and other geometric elements represented in this piece. Nacho-Gil This zebra made of triangles demonstrates how geometric designs can even convey the most organic of forms. Ghee Beom Kim This piece from Mr.

Use Abstract Geometry to Create Stunning Designs If you’ve ever found yourself in a design rut, wondering how to come up with some fresh ideas, then you’ve no doubt experienced how refreshing it can be to experiment with a new design style that’s completely outside of what you typically produce. Today we’re going to do exactly that. I’ve been fascinated with a particular style lately and just itching to give it a test drive. We’ll start by analyzing this style’s characteristics through the work of others and then proceed to building something on our own using what we learn. Read on to see the step by step process. Step One Image source: Gilberto Taccari How do you start a design project? It’s good to have routines that get you off to a fast start and help you develop a unique style, but I personally find that falling into too much of a routine leaves me in a design rut where everything starts to look the same. Experimenting With Different Styles This idea carries over to the entire design process. Shapes Aplenty Image source: Squat Design