Task 05: Repetition, Variation & Pattern

Process:

1. Documentation:

• Objective: Identify and document various textures from nature and man-made objects.
• Method:
  • Use techniques like shading over a textured surface to capture textures on paper.
  • Experiment with other techniques to find the best method for capturing coarse and fine textures.
• Deliverables:
  • 6 A4 sheets showing different textures:
    • 3 manually documented textures.
    • 3 photographed and printed textures.
  • Each sheet should have the texture's object labeled on the back.

2. Abstraction:

• Objective: Abstract selected textures to reveal formative elements for pattern design.
• Method:
  • Select 3 textures from the documented ones.
  • Abstract these textures using techniques from previous tasks or develop new abstraction methods.
• Deliverables:
  • A single A2-sized tracing sheet with three A4-sized abstractions side by side.
  • State which texture and object each abstraction is derived from.

3. Repetition & Variation:

• Objective: Create a pattern by repeating a single abstraction with variations.
• Method:
  • Select one abstraction to work with.
  • Vary the abstraction by size, color, and direction/orientation.
  • Use a 1.5 x 1.5 inch grid to structure the pattern.
  • Ensure logical placement and order within the grid to avoid random repetition.
• Deliverables:
  • A pattern created by repeating the selected abstraction with variations across a grid.

Key Learnings:

1. Understanding Patterns:

   • Patterns are formed by repeating design elements predictably.
   • Introducing variations prevents monotony and enhances visual interest.

2. Documentation Techniques:

   • Various methods to capture textures, both manual and photographic, help in understanding the surface qualities of objects.

3. Abstraction Skills:

   • Abstracting textures involves simplifying and extracting essential elements for use in pattern design.

4. Pattern Design:

   • Creating patterns requires mindful repetition and variation of elements within a structured grid.
   • Understanding how size, color, and orientation affect the overall design.