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 Beautiful graphic pattern from different flamingo on a blue background © Masterfile

Beautiful graphic pattern from different flamingo on a blue background © Masterfile

Backgrounds, Patterns and Textures

Stacey Waspe January 29, 2018

From vintage overlays and hand drawn patterns to seamless tiles and water color textures, incorporating eye catching elements can give your project a refined look and feel.

Everything from cell phone cases and fabrics to posters and digital wallpaper can be created using seamless patterns. They can be easily "tiled" for website backgrounds or stationary and product design.

 Abstract Triangle Geometrical Background illustration © Masterfile

Abstract Triangle Geometrical Background illustration © Masterfile

Although more complex than patterns, textures often appear more subtle in a finished piece but can add real depth and character. Images of sand, metal, rust, vintage paper and rustic wood all can be used to create interesting textures. Desaturate the files to isolate the texture from the colour or change the colour entirely for a unique look. 

 Seamless pattern of sea waves, ships and fish © Masterfile

Seamless pattern of sea waves, ships and fish © Masterfile

 Seamless love pattern with geometric heart © Masterfile

Seamless love pattern with geometric heart © Masterfile

 Seamless retro background with orange and lemon © Masterfile

Seamless retro background with orange and lemon © Masterfile

 Seamless pattern with flowers © Masterfile

Seamless pattern with flowers © Masterfile

Photos and illustrations with elements that are not repeated also make good background images. Think of sweeping landscapes for a travel brochures or an eco-farm website with a bucolic countryside illustration as a backdrop.

Whatever your project needs, replacing a white background with color, textures, patterns and backgrounds provides visual interest as well as personality and feeling.

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 Birds sitting in a tree in winter © Masterfile

Birds sitting in a tree in winter © Masterfile

 Vector modern bookshelf © Masterfile

Vector modern bookshelf © Masterfile

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