How to Make Repeat Patterns

The book "How to Make Repeat Patterns" by Paul Jackson offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of pattern creation. It is aimed at designers and students from various disciplines, including textiles, fashion, graphic design, and architecture. In clear and understandable language, and without requiring mathematical knowledge, the book explains how to create repeating patterns in different forms, such as lines, surfaces, and Escher-like repetitions. Readers will learn how to create seamless "wallpaper repeats," where the elements of the pattern transition harmoniously into one another. The four fundamental operations – translation, rotation, reflection, and glide reflection – are presented as the foundation for pattern creation. This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in pattern design.