Where to get free patterns?
23.06.07Filed Under: Inspiration, Resources, Web Design

Because of Web 2.0 trend, patterns is kinda gaining back its popularity. But indeed, patterns will really enhance the beauty of a website. Besides to used as web design, patterns also can use as desktop wallpapers! I’m not saying those Windows ugly wallpaper patterns, but here, I compiled a list of 4 websites that provides free and nice patterns.
Squidfingers / Patterns
Some nice collection of pixel patterns here.

K10K Pixel Patterns
A large library of seamless pixel patterns, with a variety of styles to choose from! ![]()

Brusheezy Pattern Collection
If you want to get some pre-made Photoshop Patterns, this site is not to be missed.

The Inspiration Gallery
Some unique, floral style of patterns can be found here too.

If you intersted to know how to make a pattern in Illustrator, you can read this article by Bittbox. While in Photoshop, it’s simple too. Just create a graphics that you want to make as pattern, then go to Edit > Define Pattern will do the job. Thanks.
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This is exactly what I expected to find out after reading the title Japan. Thanks for informative article
July 28th, 2007 at 7:37 amI have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100% regarding Japan, but it’s just my opinion, which could be wrong
August 3rd, 2007 at 9:39 amI couldn’t understand some parts of this article Japan, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.
August 9th, 2007 at 8:39 amThank you for sharing!
October 7th, 2007 at 5:36 amtry this one.. http://bgmaker.ventdaval.com/gallery.php
November 27th, 2007 at 5:27 pmThanks for the great link yoxx
November 27th, 2007 at 5:58 pmThanks for the links!!!!
November 27th, 2007 at 9:06 pmYou are welcome
November 27th, 2007 at 9:35 pm