It’s time for your project.

I want you to create a reflected design of your own in any kind of layout you like – for example scallop, ogee or mandala. It can be a two-colour design with silhouette motifs, or you can try more colours and details if you prefer. Whichever direction you choose, think about how you will get the design to flow when it is repeated several times across a larger area. For example, think about how it might look as wallpaper.

I’d love to see your creations, so please do share in the Project tab. I recommend that you show your design at a couple of different scales to be able to view the flow of the repeat and the details too. Also feel free to post your work in progress, such as your inspiration and sketches. It’s wonderful to see the process.

Remember I have added some useful resources for you here as well, including:

Links to Adobe Illustrator shortcuts
Reflected Repeats reference sheet
Transcript of class

If you are new to posting projects on Skillshare, here’s a quick guide to project image sizes:

Cover images get cropped and will become landscape format. Choose a size that is approximately 3:2 ratio, for example 1500px wide by 1000px tall.
Images within the project can be any dimensions with file size below 2Mb.

So, happy designing!

Islam Galal

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