Creating Trendy Abstract Patterns in Illustrator

Approaches to Abstract Patterns

File Setup

Creating Pattern Elements: Line Segments

Creating Pattern Elements: Zigzags

Creating Pattern Elements: Wavy Lines

Creating Pattern Elements: Squiggles

Creating Pattern Elements: Organic Shapes

Creating Pattern Elements: Geometric Shapes

Customising Elements with Stroke Settings

Arranging Elements

Randomising Patterns

Creating a Repeatable Pattern

Colouring Patterns

Saving Swatches & Exporting Patterns

Final Thoughts & Conclusion