From floral wallpapers to performance fabrics, consider one of these small-scale motifs for an upcoming project.

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For many processes important for life such as cell division, cell migration, and the development of organs, the spatially and temporally correct formation of biological patterns is essential. To ...

For design duo Cloth & Kind, pattern mixing has become second nature. But while most people associate the sensibility with large, sprawling spaces, where it can be used to break up visual heft, ...

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Illustrator CS6 is designed for illustrations and artwork, but interface and Web designers love its pattern-making tool. You can make complex and colorful patterns quickly, but exporting a pattern ...

Complex systems – from ecosystems and power grids to supply chains and social networks – can sometimes collapse or surge unexpectedly after minor disturbances. Why do some systems collapse suddenly ...