Pattern: a discernible regularity in a manmade design used for textiles, stationery, interiors or products. The patterns collected in this book have been created by talented designers from all over the world and inspired by botanic shapes, the animal kingdom, geometry, or abstract forms. The book is divided into five sections structured according to the different pattern typologies, each one of which includes an interview of a designer specialising in the field, who shares his or her design philosophy and work process. From vibrant blooms to dazzling triangles; with a clean Scandinavian air or a delicate Japanese touch, the irresistible designs contained in this collection will offer the reader endless delight and heaps of inspiration. AUTHOR: Wang Shaoqiang is a professor and graduate supervisor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China). He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on international design, architecture, branding, communication, trends and culture, and he is also the editor of Design 360 magazine and Asia- Pacific Design. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China's most prestigious design and illustration awards. Mr. Wang is also director of the Guangdong Museum of Art and professor and doctoral supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. SELLING POINTS: ? A systematic overview of the newest patterns for textile, stationery, interior or product designs. ? The book includes graphic designers from all over the world specialised in the field. ? A rich source of inspiration forgraphic designers
