Print Trends - Geometry.

 Geometrical shapes and colourful triangles are a current trend in both fashion and home. I found these interesting images of geometrical shapes and patterns on 'Pinterest'.

I found this image (above) the most interesting of all as it is structure rather than a painting or a print. It would've been built this way for a purpose rather than a trend and I think it is very creative of the photographer to take the photo from this perspective.

I found that geometrical prints often involve triangles. However, they also include shapes such as hexagons and rectangles which are made up of, or broken down into, triangles. They are often very colourful prints and often include the primary colours: red, yellow and blue.

I found this sample below from a company called 'Design des Troy'. I like how the shapes are made up of lines which intertwine to make a cross-hatch and blend the colours. - http://design.des-troy.com/

These wallpaper print and cushion designs are the creations of MiniModerns. http://www.minimoderns.com/

They are slightly different to the other geometric designs as they are a much more neutral tone with a dash of colour. However, the way they use one idea and come up with an array of designs to produce plates, cups, wallpaper, cushions and more is genius.

This pattern is the work of KayaJoy.  Her work can be seen here - http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/kayajoy

Wallpaper designs for Kate Usher Studio.

This was the first motif I made on Photoshop using a scan of loose hand drawing I did. I multiplied the layer, and arranged it into a circular shape. I made the lines purple to fit in with the colour scheme I had chosen. I think the final result slightly resembles a floral design.

This motif was made using the same idea as previous. I like the way the overall shape is like a star because it reminds me of a starfish, which is still fitting for the theme. However, when I tried to put this into a pattern it wasn't overly successful. I ended up putting the inside shape of the motif into a multi-directional repeat and used filters for the background. I think with more effort and experimentation, this motif could've been a much more successful pattern.

In the developmental process I studied the pattern of a shell. I ignored the shape and tone then did a line drawing of the markings on the shells. I put this into a repeat and added colour in the background. This could be further developed by using it as a background to layer up with other motifs or repeats.

Out of all my designs i think this one is most suited to be used as a wallpaper. I used a basic repeat as the background and then added the same motif in a larger scale and different colours in a layer on the top. I felt this was my most successful motif to use in repeat and therefore this is what I used in my final collection of wallpaper designs.

For this design I contrasted the colours between in the inner and outer circles of the motif. At a review it was suggested that I experiment with this design but adding a shell in the centre of some of the motifs or by using a crystallise filter. I tried both of those suggestions but preferred the design as it is.

I developed the previous design further by experimenting with the scale of it and by creating a pattern in the design by altering the colours of the rows of shells. This is my favourite design. However, I think it may be more suited to a fashion print as a summer dress or a print on a duvet cover as opposed to a wallpaper.