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Meet the Mancunian maximalist pattern maker, Patricia Shea

Creative Boom

Patricia Shea doesn't like being pigeonholed, but as a pattern designer, her hand-painted creations within that field are rich and varied. Now back in Manchester, Design Confections brings together Patricia's creativity – she paints her motifs by hand – with her expertise in applying patterns to different surfaces. Blue Denim Paisley.

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How to paint fabric and metal textures that bring clothing to life in digital art

Creative Bloq

Every object you paint has weight, texture and purpose, and capturing those qualities is the key to strong visual storytelling. We’ll explore how texture, colour, and shading help distinguish materials, and how patterns interact with form and light.

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Marimekko Brings Bold Pattern Play to Artek’s Birchwood Classics

Design Milk

Using the natural tones and grains of birch, they translated three of Isola’s archival patterns – Lokki , Kivet , and Seireeni – into quiet, softer expressions that beautifully integrate with Artek’s iconic silhouettes. Each marquetry application emphasizes movement and texture, offering a new dimension to Aalto’s timeless silhouettes.

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30+ Best Adobe Illustrator Brushes: Enhance Your Vector Art

Graphic Design Junction

From realistic textures to artistic strokes, these tools are designed to help you achieve stunning results. Perfect for adding texture, depth, or style, theyre an excellent tool for enhancing your creative projects. Pattern Border Brushes for AI Vector Pattern Brushes is a set of floral, abstract and celestial brushes.

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Starbucks turns up the personality on Refreshers in China with a bold redesign by Marks

Creative Boom

The team drew on emerging design trends like expressive abstract patterns, playful illustrations, and vibrant colour cues to build a system that feels premium yet personal. Marks' approach was rooted in local consumer insight and cultural semiotics. At the centre of the redesign is a unique bottle structure that feels as good as it looks.

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10 Top Graphic Design Trends for 2025

Graphic Design Junction

With AI-assisted creativity, designers can explore countless variations of color schemes, patterns, and compositions in minutes, pushing creative boundaries without sacrificing their unique vision. Designers are opting for earthy color palettes, natural textures, minimalistic layouts, and recycled materials to align with green initiatives.

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The 3D-Printed Haibu Lamps Get an Assist From Gravity

Design Milk

The 3D printer meticulously layers the clay, creating a consistent texture that ensures each lamp has a refined, flawless exterior. This subtle, organic sagging introduces small imperfections and irregularities in the form of minor gaps and patterns. When the lamp is illuminated, these imperfections come to life.

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