Gallery Inspiration: On Repeat

Hi there!

Let’s talk about repetition! Let’s talk about repetition! (See what I did there 😉 )

Far from being boring, like writing your spelling list words out a thousand times to learn something by rote, repetition in design can create a cohesive look and enhance a layout and give emphasis. You can reinforce and idea or theme with repetition as well as creating consistency and richness with or without filling the page!

Let’s look at some of your examples that use the design principle of repetition.

You can ground a design by repeating a shape as the base and create unity or a fun patterned background

 

All those journal cards and photos used ‘as is’? The same rectangle or square repeated unifies all those different papers or your photo series

Yes, it’s just a shipping tag, maybe a utilitarian element but look at it’s potential 

by garrynkim

You can also use the same shape or element in various mediums or products can really amplify their effect!

So far from being boring, repetition can create some very visually cool results! Thanks for joining me today.