Rose Surface Pattern
For this pattern, the prompt was to create a surface pattern that would appeal to grandparents, but for modern application. The direction I decided to go into was grandmother specific, going towards vintage, dusty floral patterns that may appear on wallpapers or furniture fabrics.
The vintage florals already have a rather dusty rose color,but some floral patterns can benefit greatly from a pop of color. I found some color palettes with very warm, fall-like reds, greens, and yellows that can be appealing in a classic floral design. It would be right in between the classic vintage florals and the more bright, pop new age florals that would catch a grandma’s attention but also be cool and stylish to the modern audience as well.
The main way this pattern differs from classic vintage floral patterns is the level of detail. Instead of detailed illustrations, I created original sketches with the Golden Ratio circles in mind for me to work from. For variety, I had roses with and without stems, one or two roses in a bunch, one or two rose buds in a bunch, and two kinds of leafy twigs.
These are the final designs that were created for the pattern. I used the golden ratio to create roses in a uniform set, then attempted to color them with a limited palette. The elements are also lineless, to further push the modernization.
I chose a hexagon to base the repeating tile off of due to the roundness of it, while still seeming less obviously a tile than a square or diamond might. I was torn between this pink background color and a more peachy-beige color, but this is what I have personally liked more. I may create more color variants in the future.
