Creating Groovy 60s inspired surface pattern designs in Affinity Designer V1

Dive into the vibrant world of 60s design! This course explores the revolutionary impact of the 1960s on the graphic design and surface pattern design industries. Discover how creatives broke away from the traditional aesthetics of the 1950s, embracing bright colors, fluid patterns, and psychedelic imagery.

Explore the key influences of the era, including pop art, optical art, and the free-flowing, melty vibes of psychedelic design. This movement profoundly impacted art, fashion, music, and film, and its influence continues to resonate in modern design aesthetics.

In this class, you'll learn to create your own groovy 60s inspired patterns using Affinity Designer on your iPad. We'll cover:

• Understanding the 60s Design Movement: Explore the historical context, key influences, and enduring motifs of this transformative era.
• Research & Narrative Development: Learn how to research and build a compelling narrative for your pattern collection.
• Mood Board Creation: Develop a visual guide to inspire your sketching process.
• Sketching & Motif Refinement: Develop original motif concepts and refine them for pattern creation.
• Pattern Building in Affinity Designer: Master the techniques for creating seamless patterns within Affinity Designer.
• File Management & Look Sheets: Learn how to organize your files and create professional look sheets for client presentations.

Who is this class for? This course is geared towards intermediate pattern designers with a basic understanding of pattern creation. While some familiarity with Affinity Designer is helpful, I'll provide a detailed walkthrough to guide you through the process. If you're new to surface pattern design, check out my introductory courses (links in the description!).

About the Instructor: Jen is a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and educator based in the Midwest, running Bella + Sophia Creative studio. Learn more at www.bellasophiacreative.com and explore her resources on YouTube: [The Creative Studio](The Creative Studio) – a hub for art, design, and illustration tutorials.

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