I started by making observational drawings of small objects such as padlock, key, pencil, scissors, sharpeners and key rings. William Morris started in a similar way by making drawings from nature.
I explored his drawing design of a tile pattern, which is very detailed it has light and dark blue flowers and petals. It also was a symmetrical drawing.
I took sections from my original observational drawings and developed pattern designs using different colour schemes.
William Morris also developed a number of alternative designs and chose the best one from his commercial work.
I was also asked to visit the William Morris museum in Walthamstow, East London. There I saw examples of his work, which inspired me with my own work.
By understanding his work, I was able to use some of the techniques in my own work.
From my eight repeat pattern designs I chose the best one and enlarged it in a different material.
I chose to use tissue paper for my final material as it has an interesting texture.
I felt that the design I enlarged was the most successful because it gave me a greater understanding of how to create a repeat pattern and how this could be used commercially.