Scrap paper, dreams, quasi-crystals, trigonometry; graphic patterns can come from a host of sources. Below, a collection of galleries describing a variety of styles, sources and processes for generating patterns used throughout the design process.
The insides of security envelopes offers a surprising selection of interesting graphic arrangements. I have used these everywhere from tattoos to processional banners form churches.
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