Pattern collection inspired by the movie Xanadu and the roller disco culture of the 1970s and 80s. This set most closely reminds me of my own days spent at the local roller rink. Motifs include skates, stars, streamers, disco balls, and rainbow waves. Teenage me would have totally rocked this jacket. Pattern Design | Spring 2020 | Jamie Runnells
This collection of wild and crazy patterns was inspired by the fun and funky fashion featured in the movie Xanadu and 1980s roller disco culture. Pattern Design | Spring 2020 | Jamie Runnells
The final assignment in my Pattern Design class was to create a 'culture collection.' We were asked to create a pattern inspired by a film, tv series, novel, album, etc. I chose the 80s' movie Xanadu for my inspiration. The movie is a fun fusion of roller disco and Greek mythology set in the 1980s. I had so much fun creating patterns inspired by it that I created 3 collections of patterns instead of just 3 patterns. This collection was inspired by the neon lights and patterns found in the movie Xanadu. Pattern Design | Spring 2020 | Jamie Runnells [...]
Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese dolls that symbolize perseverance and good luck. The dolls come with blank eyes that you fill in. You draw in one eye when you make a wish or set a goal, and then fill in the other eye once that wish or goal has come true. I first encountered Daruma dolls when I visited Japan in 2015 and loved their quirky appearance so working on this project was really fun. I drew this little guy in Adobe Illustrator and created several color variations for a fun and fresh contemporary look. Pattern Design | Spring 2020 [...]
Kitty Stone Elementary was looking to create a more "welcoming, inspiring, inviting, colorful and kid-friendly" atmosphere by incorporating a mural into their entry hall. Students in my pattern design class created three patterns each and were then instructed to share their patterns with classmates so students could create mural designs featuring patterns from the class. I didn't want the mural to be too overwhelming so I chose to use only a handful of patterns from the class. My design focuses on bright colors and large bold shapes to create an exciting space. My mural design was one of the designs [...]
