Paper IT! Pattern Design

BA2 demonstrate skills in Inkscape by creating a repeating pattern

 

What to do:

 

Design an original pattern for your wallpaper. It must:

• be created using only digital tools
• be an accurate scaled design
• work on standard wallpaper width (530 mm)
• work as a repeat pattern both horizontally and vertically (you can do this on-screen or by printing it)
• reflect the theme of the zone

TASK/EVIDENCE:

 

Create an image showing that the design works both horizontally and vertically. It must use four repeats of your pattern design (2 x 2).

 

Set a new Inkscape file up as follows: (YOU MUST SET TO 530MM WIDE)

 

File > Document Properties (Shift + Ctrl + D)

 

You may also want to set a GRID and SNAP TO to help you design your pattern and uses the ruler guides to line everything up!

 

 

Examples of Tiling Wallpaper

Here is a tutorial on how to do it professionally in Inkscape to really push yourself!

EXT:

To perform above and beyond, make sure that you create a pattern that uses images that you have created (as the examples above).

BY THE END OF THIS LESSON (PLUS HOMEWORK IF NEEDED):

• Completed Tiling Wallpaper design (InkScape)
• Printed out 4 times and cut to size
• Photograph of 4 sheets in Word/PowerPoint and explanation of what you have done
• Finished Wallaper applied to Wall Elevation (bring both images into PhotoPlus)
• Annotated final image of wallpapered wall
• Everything printed and in folder!

PHOTOS FOUND IN: O:\ICT\NG CiDA\9b1 Photos