The pattern I developed for this project was based on the Truchet tile logic, which is based on a system of repeating geometric shapes that rotate to create complex, visually engaging patterns. I used rotating triangles and intersecting lines to simulate the look of lace or stitching, with the intention of evoking a handmade, fabric-like quality. To enhance this effect, I introduced a slight rotation to the elements of the design, which created a sense of imperfection and movement, similar to the subtle irregularities one might find in hand-stitched textiles. This visual imperfection was crucial to the project’s theme, as it emphasized the contrast between the mechanical precision of the pen plotter and the inherently imperfect nature of handcraft.
The way each tool translated into the final graphic was influenced by multiple factors, such as the tool's inherent accuracy, the pressure needed to apply the pigment, and the size and shape of the drawing point. These variations in texture and application offered an opportunity to explore how different mediums could be synthesized in the context of a single pattern.
This project allowed me to experiment with the materiality of drawing tools and their unique impacts on digital-to-physical translations. Each tool brought its own inherent imperfections, resulting in a final piece that embraced the unpredictability and warmth of handmade qualities while still rooted in the precision of code-based pattern design.