Learn to combine the basic technique for generating Turing patterns with different tile sizes, symmetry & distortions to create a ton of unique seamless repeats with different character—and all of this without drawing a single thing!

I am Evgeniya Righini-Brand, a graphic designer at Attitude Creative, and I love creating all sorts of abstract, organic and geometric patterns and I teach a number of classes on the subject.

I fell in love with creating Turing Patterns as soon as I had learnt the basic technique for generating them, and after some experimentation I discovered that there is much more potential to this generative technique beyond imitating natural uniform surface patterns! Introducing repeatability to Turing pattern formations and then exploring different tile sizes, symmetry and distortions—and mixing these properties in different combinations—offers you endless creative possibilities and allows you to generate any number of unique designs with different character!

And with this class I am excited to share with you how you can use this simple technique to easily and quickly create varied surface pattern designs, which you can incorporate as graphic elements into any graphic design, illustration or branding projects, apply to various print-on-demand products or sell as digital assets.

You might already know how to generate Turing patterns in Adobe Photoshop, but a few adjustments and actions are not all there is to Turing Patterns, so don’t stop there! 

In this class you’ll learn:

• the basic technique for generating Turing patterns using Smart Objects, Smart Filters and Actions;
• a smart non-destructive workflow for generating seamlessly repeatable Turing pattern tiles;
• techniques for creating patterns with different character by using different tile sizes, exploring symmetry and structural distortions;
• how to speed up your workflow with sets of handy actions for generating patterns and creating pattern swatches;
• how to apply your patterns and colour your surface designs;
• how to create designs with perfectly smooth oversized patterns in Adobe Photoshop and avoid pixelation;
• and tips for creating and managing your pattern swatches, and exporting your surface designs.