: Are there any conventions for pairing tileable patterns for web and print design? I'm wondering if there are any rules-of-thumb or conventions for choosing patterns that work well together. At

@Kevin459

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I'm wondering if there are any rules-of-thumb or conventions for choosing patterns that work well together.

At the moment I just use my best judgement which I've developed over a number of years. However, it's often very difficult to match two patterns together, so I tend to use the same pattern with a different colour, but this can look boring when overdone.

Take for example a mesh pattern and an icon pattern:



In these examples, I think the complexity and detail of the patterns is what creates the disparity. Additionally, I think the mesh pattern looks like a texture and has 3D qualities to it, while the icon pattern is flat and simple.

Based on that, the only feature I can confidently say plays a part in pairing patterns is the level of detail. Can anyone highlight more factors to consider?

What should I consider when pairing patterns?

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