modern geometry: playing with pattern

MODERN GEOMETRY

PLAYING WITH PATTERN \\ LAURA HUDEC

INTRODUCTION These products have been designed to inspire. Not only are they simple, geomet-ric patterns that have been refreshed in a modern way, but also they have been applied to products that I myself would buy and use every day. These patterns are all quite playful, bright, and use transparency to create new and exciting shapes and colors. These patterns were designed to be used and enjoyed by everyone. My inspiration came from the simplicity and versitality of geometric shapes. There are so many ways to combine them and layer them to make fascinating patterns. I wanted to put a new spin on some classic geometric designs and brighten them up with color palattes that bring out the best in each design. Working with color and pattern in this series has been extremely beneficial in my jour-ney as a designer. Using CafePress.com and Zazzle.com, I created products using my patterns that are useful and unique. All products seen here are available for purchase in my CafePress store and my Zazzle store, ModGeo Graphics. Please Visithttp://www.cafepress.com/modgeo andhttp://www.zazzle.com/modgeographics

Thank you for checking out my digital catalog!

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

My name is Laura Hudec and I’m a Visual Communications Design student at Purdue University. I’m from Mt. Prospect, IL, a suburb of Chicago. I draw my inspiration from living things, especially animals and flowers. I also enjoy color theory and exploring unique color combinations.

My favorite design tool is a pencil and paper. I’ve learned a lot about the development process in my classes at Purdue and the best way to start a design is to give it life with my hands. Designs are living things, just like horses and begonias. They need time, nurturing, patience, and a lot of hard work.

Geometrees Gel Mousepad$13.95Zazzle Shop

GEOMETREESGeometrees Tote Bag$15.59Cafepress Shop

Geometrees Woven Throw Pillow$27.59Cafepress Shop

Geometric lines are set in contrast with semi-transparent, organic trees. The cool, earthy colors are soothing to look at and the trees provide a window to nature. The tote bag, mousepad, and pillow are perfect for this design because they show off the natural, simple feeling of the pattern. This design tessellates horizontally and vertically and would be great for a large item such as a shower curtain or a bedspread.

Cosmic Circles Key Chain$9.50Cafepress Shop

This playful, geometric design plays with transparency. The colors resemble an outer-space palette. The mug, key chain, and iPhone case exemplify this pattern’sversitality. The Cosmic Circles design looks best when it is wrapped around a product and covering all white space, as it is on their Phone case. This fun pattern is especially great for modern moms, but is a design that can be enjoyed by any age.

Cosmic Circles Mug$15.95Zazzle Shop

Cosmic iPhone Case

Zazzle Shop(also available as a Galaxy S4 case)

COSMIC CIRCLES

$42.95

This playful, geometric design plays with transparency. The colors resemble an outer-space palette. The mug, key chain, and iPhone case exemplify this pattern’sversitality. The Cosmic Circles design looks best when it is wrapped around a product and covering all white space, as it is on their Phone case. This fun pattern is especially great for modern moms, but is a design that can be enjoyed by any age.

Modern Argyle Stainless Steel Travel Mug$22.99Cafepress Shop

A colorful play on the traditional Argyle pattern, this design looks great on metal surfaces. The transparency is an elegant touch that makes the design subtle and elegant. I think that this design looks great on cups, flasks, and mugs. Bright colors make this design appealing to everyone.

MODERN ARGYLE

Modern Argyle Flask$20.39Cafepress Shop

Modern Argyle Commuter Mug$24.95Zazzle Shop

A colorful play on the traditional Argyle pattern, this design looks great on metal surfaces. The transparency is an elegant touch that makes the design subtle and elegant. I think that this design looks great on cups, flasks, and mugs. Bright colors make this design appealing to everyone.

Stars Fade Flip Flops$17.99Cafepress Shop

Stars Fade Galaxy S4 Phone Case$21.99Cafepress Shop

STARS FADE

Stars Fade Melamine Dinner Plate$26.95Zazzle Shop

This dynamic pattern makes use of a range of colors. These stars could be falling, fading, or rising depending on your unique perspective. This pattern looks best on flat objects,and it will definitely draw attention from anyone who sees it. Diagonal lines make your eye move around the design and explore the different shapes created by transparency.

Arctic Pyramids Water Bottle$17.99Cafepress Shop

ARCTIC PYRAMIDS

Arctic Pyramids Laptop Sleeve$30.99Zazzle and Cafepress Shop

Arctic Pyramids iPhone Case$39.95Zazzle Shop(also available as a Galaxy S4 case)

This fresh and frosty design gives the illusion of depth. Simple triangles make up a tessellating 3D design that plays with your eye. The color palatte for this design is made up of cool blues and purples in contrast with the usual scheme of hot, sandy desert colors.The tessellating pattern looks great

such as the laptop on a large surface case. The water bottle adds illusion to the design because of its soft curve.

http://www.cafepress.com/modgeohttp://www.zazzle.com/modgeographics

Everything you see here is available in my Cafepress and Zazzle shop

ALL IMAGE TEMPLATES ARE COPYRIGHT CAFEPRESS INC. AND ZAZZLE

Laura Hudec AD 318 - Fundamentals of Interactive Multimedia Design

Fall 2013 | Prof. Petronio Bendito Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts

Purdue University