ABSTRACT

In Patterns: Design and Composition, M. A. Hann and I. S. Moxon present guidelines for the original design and composition of regular patterns alongside an understanding of the inherent structures of these patterns. Starting with the compositional elements, Hann and Moxon take the reader through patterns in the environment, early forms of patterns and aspects of classification based on circles, squares, triangles and symmetry. With 250 images sourced from past examples as well as student work, this essential read for design students and researchers demonstrates how simplicity begets complexity in the design and composition of regular patterns.

chapter 1|13 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|46 pages

Categories

chapter 3|23 pages

Components

chapter 4|23 pages

Early Forms

chapter 5|6 pages

Varieties

chapter 6|89 pages

Square, Rectangular and Related Grids

chapter 7|11 pages

Other Polygonal Grids

chapter 8|18 pages

Circles and Circular Designs

chapter 9|21 pages

Tilings and Similar Arrangements

chapter 10|6 pages

Symmetry

chapter 11|5 pages

Compositional Grids

chapter 12|4 pages

Conclusion