A Digital Pattern Tile
Build a small digital repeat and change one element to shift its rhythm.
- 15–30 minutes
- No setup
- Easy to pause
- Seated friendly
- No cleanup
- Low effort
What you need
Use a drawing or slide app you already have that supports shapes and duplication. No paid tool or downloaded asset is required.
- computer
Make it
Use a drawing or slide app you already have that supports shapes and duplication. No paid tool or downloaded asset is required.
- 1
Open a blank page and make one simple shape using the app's shape tool.
- 2
Duplicate it into a small grid, such as three rows of three.
- 3
Change one property of a single shape: its color, size, or direction.
- 4
Compare the regular grid with the changed version, then save your favorite.
Short on energy? 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 route: Change an entire row instead of one shape.