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Print & Pattern
Pattern is everywhere. Years of minimalism have been superseded by a riot of color and shape, whether on walls, fabrics, clothes, or signage. Print & Pattern is a visual celebration of contemporary surface design. Compiled by the creator of the cult blog of the same name ( this book documents the work of the best surface designers from around the world and features products that have been embellished with a surface print or pattern, including graphics, cards, gift wrap, stationery, textiles, ceramics, badges, stickers, and wallpaper.As well as successful commercial designs, the book also showcases previously unseen pattern designs from designers' portfolios. Accessible but with a cool edge, the book will appeal to surface designers, graphic designers, designer-makers and craftspeople, illustrators, and fashion and textile designers.
304 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2010
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December 6, 2014
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I borrowed a copy of Print & Pattern from the library at my University, for a task to get us used to the library system and to write a book review. They suggested this task would take up to three hours but of course I didn't have to figure out how to use a library and writing a review wasn't all that challenging.
However the review we had to write had to answer certain questions and before a certain date, meaning I wrote the review for class after only reading half the book. So if you notice that some of this review doesn't follow my usual writing style its because I've combined the task review and my own review of the second half together to get the following.
Hopefully it fits together okay.
Print & Pattern is a collection of surface pattern designers, illustrators and graphic designers work that features patterns, prints or has been later made and sold as a surface pattern design (eg. clothing, stationary, cards).
Many of the work within the book has been featured on Bowie Styles' website first, which I really enjoyed browsing in my spare time and followed too.
Whilst a lot of the work stands out to me as interesting or inspiring I noticed a lot of it is more tailored towards a more feminine audience, which didn't bother me too much as I am of course a girl and can appreciate feminine designs, however many were simply too feminine for me to appreciate so I did further research into some of these designers as well as others that took my fancy.
I also got my own copy for Christmas so I hope to do a more relaxed browse of the book this year and maybe do a follow up post sharing some of my favourite pages.
I borrowed a copy of Print & Pattern from the library at my University, for a task to get us used to the library system and to write a book review. They suggested this task would take up to three hours but of course I didn't have to figure out how to use a library and writing a review wasn't all that challenging.
However the review we had to write had to answer certain questions and before a certain date, meaning I wrote the review for class after only reading half the book. So if you notice that some of this review doesn't follow my usual writing style its because I've combined the task review and my own review of the second half together to get the following.
Hopefully it fits together okay.
Print & Pattern is a collection of surface pattern designers, illustrators and graphic designers work that features patterns, prints or has been later made and sold as a surface pattern design (eg. clothing, stationary, cards).
Many of the work within the book has been featured on Bowie Styles' website first, which I really enjoyed browsing in my spare time and followed too.
Whilst a lot of the work stands out to me as interesting or inspiring I noticed a lot of it is more tailored towards a more feminine audience, which didn't bother me too much as I am of course a girl and can appreciate feminine designs, however many were simply too feminine for me to appreciate so I did further research into some of these designers as well as others that took my fancy.
I also got my own copy for Christmas so I hope to do a more relaxed browse of the book this year and maybe do a follow up post sharing some of my favourite pages.
December 5, 2012
(More pictures at parkablogs.com)
The collection of prints and patterns in this book is put together by author Bowie Style, who's also the creator of the blog of the same name.
This book is as good as the website, perhaps better. All the beautiful and fun-looking artwork can now be conveniently flipped through. 120 artists are featured in this 304-page book so that's plenty of variety. You'll see a lot of creative designs that can be applied to all sort of materials and products.
I hope there will be more volumes in the future.
August 16, 2021
Love the format but in going through it there was not a lot of variety. Just a lot of interpretations of the same stuff.
November 14, 2012
Again I thought I had already reviewed these books but I have not. For anyone who doesn't know Bowie Style knows print, she loves pattern and she has dedicated two books and one huge blog to it. The books by Bowie Style are some of my favourite books to pick up and leaf through when I am struggling with ideas or just need a bit of inspiration. The pages are filled with minimal text, usually just a designer name and website, so as to allow the artwork to really speak for itself. The books are wonderfully bright and cheery and are sure to perk up any struggling illustrator or surface designer. Check out her blog to be sure you like the style before buying (printpattern.blogspot.com) But I can say nothing bad against these books, I love them.
February 13, 2012
Definitely my new favourite pattern book. It's full of tonnes of great colour images and there's a short blurb about every designer and their work. I would highly recommend for anyone obsessed with patterns
July 25, 2013
A huge showcase from some of the great pattern designers. If you are looking for inspiration then this book is surely going to help. The book provides short bios on each designer, along with web addresses where you can find out more info.
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