A Digital Pattern Tile
Build a small digital repeat and change one element to shift its rhythm.
Time: 15–30 minutes
Use a drawing or slide app you already have that supports shapes and duplication. No paid tool or downloaded asset is required.
What you need
- computer
Try this idea
- Open a blank page and make one simple shape using the app's shape tool.
- Duplicate it into a small grid, such as three rows of three.
- Change one property of a single shape: its color, size, or direction.
- Compare the regular grid with the changed version, then save your favorite.
A smaller version
Duplicate one shape once and change its color.
A good place to stop
A grid of four shapes with one variation completes the experiment.
Make it work for you
Zoom in and use the app's alignment tools if available. Work with four large shapes instead of nine.
Another way in
Change an entire row instead of one shape.