We’ve just returned home after a very sunny and relaxing holiday in Spain (lucky us!) and I was inspired by the amount of gorgeous patterned tiles I saw whilst I was out there. So I’ve posted a few pics below.
I love the use of strong shapes and bold colour, I may choose one of the patterns below and evolve it into a big canvas for our office wall……now where’s my pencil……
Is it me or can you never turn off the graphic designer in you? I’ve always got my camera on me as I never know where inspiration is going to come from, our holiday is a perfect example of trying to tune out completely, however my inner designer just won’t be silenced!
Where are the unusual places you have found design inspiration from?
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I’m a big big fan of these Moorish tile patterns. I’ve recently been working on replicating some of the patterns (including the third one in your post). The British Museum brought out a very handy book some years ago about these patterns, their geometric basis and how to replicate them.
Lucky you for your trip to Spain, indeed!
Hi Tracey,
Thanks for your comment. I’ll have a search for the book, as I mentioned I’m thinking of creating a personal project based around them, I’m just not too sure what yet - the tile patterns are certainly moorish!
We were very lucky it was one of those holidays where we only checked emails once and took no work with us!
Lucinda
Those Moorish designs are mesmerizing… love em!
Hi James,
Glad you like them and thanks for coming and having a look around.
Lucinda
I’m a graphic designer by trade - I’m really enjoying your blog!
Thanks James
i love the photos of the tiles that you posted - i’d also love to know where you found them, and if they’re available to buy? many thanks, stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
The tile designs were found when we were strolling around different places on a holiday in Spain. I alway take my camera wherever I go so I can take photos of anything that I think will inspire me for the future. Most of them were either on walls on staircases on public footpaths so I am not sure where you could but these sorts of designs?
Thanks
Lu
Beautiful geometric tiles!
Please take a look:
http://www.euromkii.com/category/image-galleries/1-islamic-moorish-spanish-cuenca-relief-tiles
Hi Luis,
Thanks for the link, the tiles are beautiful and so many featured!
Thanks
Lu