Everyone loves a good pattern, and we’re no exception here. We’ve offered free vector patterns, tutorials on easy pattern creation in Illustrator, and more. But if you really love working with patterns and use them often, you can’t beat the creative options and time-saving features you get from a dedicated tool like Artlandia SymmetryWorks. The newly released version 6 of this Illustrator plug-in offers the ability to create automatic color reversals to give your patterns a balance of “positive” and “negative” areas.
SymmetryWorks offers lots of advantages over Illustrator’s built-in pattern creation tools, including 17 types of symmetry, counterchange patterns, and many other efficiency features. Check out the Pattern Sampler to view all 17 types of symmetry you can use in SymmetryWorks.
SymmetryWorks 6 works with Illustrator CS6 or CC on Mac OS and Windows, an pricing starts at $249 ($75 upgrade).
This article was last modified on July 28, 2021
This article was first published on September 24, 2013
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