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If you've ever wondered how surface patterns go from digital file to real-world product, then this class is for you.  “The Professional Repeat” is an in-depth exploration of print production, which is an essential aspect of surface design that's often overlooked in surface design classes.  From identifying design flaws to navigating color systems and file formats, this class provides the knowledge you need to create professional-quality production files for a smooth, problem-free production process.

Here’s a peek at what you’ll learn:

• Identifying and fixing pattern design flaws and technical issues
• Setting up production-ready Illustrator and Photoshop files
• Understanding CMYK, RGB, and Pantone color systems
• Handling details like transparency, strokes, and tints, in production files
• Techniques for scaling repeats
• Understanding indexed color
• Using Pantone colors in Illustrator

Plus, you'll find virtual tours of printing facilities peppered throughout the class to give you a firsthand look at digital, offset, screen, rotary and pad printing.

While some of the lessons in this class are geared toward Illustrator and Photoshop, there’s so much that applies no matter how you create your art. You'll gain the expertise and confidence to produce print-ready files that meet professional standards and exceed your clients’ expectations. "The Professional Repeat" is a treasure trove of information that you can come back to again and again.