What are some sources of inspiration and trends for seamless patterns?

1 Choose a theme

The first step to create a seamless pattern is to choose a theme or a topic for your pattern. This will help you decide what elements, colors, and styles to use. For example, you can choose a theme based on nature, animals, geometric shapes, abstract forms, or anything else that sparks your creativity. You can also use a mood board or a Pinterest board to collect images and ideas related to your theme.

3 Arrange your elements

The third step is to arrange your elements on a new document. You can use Photoshop's grid and guides to help you align and distribute your elements evenly. You can also use layers to organize your elements and apply effects, such as shadows, gradients, or textures. The key to creating a seamless pattern is to make sure that your elements do not touch the edges of your document. You can use the offset filter (Filter > Other > Offset) to check and fix any gaps or overlaps.

4 Define a pattern

The fourth step is to define a pattern from your document. To do this, go to Edit > Define Pattern and give your pattern a name. This will save your pattern in the pattern library, which you can access from the pattern picker in the layer style dialog box or the paint bucket tool. You can also preview your pattern by filling a larger document with it and checking for any seams or inconsistencies.

5 Refine your pattern

The fifth step is to refine your pattern and make any adjustments or improvements. You can use Photoshop's tools and filters to edit your pattern, such as the clone stamp, the eraser, the blur, or the color balance. You can also add more elements or delete some elements to create more variety or balance in your pattern. You can also experiment with different scales, rotations, or flips of your elements to create more dynamic and interesting patterns.