Optic
Surface Pattern Design · Ceramic Tiles
Optic is a surface pattern design project developed during my internship at Porcelanosa, exploring how repetition, geometry and contrast can create subtle optical movement while remaining balanced and appropriate for architectural environments.
The project investigates how controlled visual rhythm can bring dynamism to large surfaces without causing visual overload.
Concept
Built around repetition and line-based geometry, the pattern forms a restrained optical effect when four tiles are assembled into a modular unit. Contrast is used deliberately to create movement and depth, while maintaining visual calm and spatial clarity.
The design balances precision and softness, allowing the pattern to engage the viewer without dominating the architectural space.
Outcome
The final result is a black-and-white ceramic tile pattern, designed from scratch and structured as a modular system. Its clarity and adaptability make it suitable for both decorative and architectural applications, demonstrating how pattern design can operate at the intersection of graphic language and spatial design.
