Pattern is an underlying structure that
organizes surfaces or structures in a
consistent, regular manner. Pattern can be
described as the repetition of shape or form;
the more regular the repetition, the stronger
the pattern. Pattern
exists in nature as well as in designed objects.
There are many different kinds of patterns:
Flowing:
All things flow, following paths of least
resistance. Flowing patterns can be seen in water, stone and tree growth. Meander
patterning is related to flowing pattern and is
the repetition of an undulating line.
Branching:
A branching pattern is the repetition of forking
lines, or patterns of deviation. These kinds of
patterns can be found in almost all plants, and
in many other places in the natural world, for
example river deltas.
Spiraling:
A spiraling pattern is a circular pattern, or a
pattern that winds in and around itself. Spiral
patterns can be seen in galaxies and
opening ferns.
Packing
and Cracking:
This refers to the way in which compacted cells
define each other’s shape. For instance a
cluster of soap bubbles deforms each bubble.
Surfaces that shrink, like paint or mud, may
experience cracking, resulting in similar
patterning.
Many scrapbookers use patterned papers on their
layouts to enhance the message they want to
communicate, to add interest to the page and to
control attention.
