MadPattern: explore the 17 planar tilings with vector art

In plain words

MadPattern is a free tool for exploring and creating the 17 planar tilings using vector art. It enables users to rapidly prototype patterns by working with mathematical tile templates that simplify the design process. The tool allows designers to generate patterns quickly and share their creations to a community gallery, making it suitable for artists and pattern enthusiasts interested in tessellation design.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

a few years ago i started investigating patterns. i couldn't find any tools that would let me design them in the way that i wanted, so i started trying to make illustrator do it. i found that the templates made it incredibly easy to quickly learn about and generate really cool patterns. once you've made some cool patterns, upload the tiles you create to the flickr group and they'll appear in the gallery for all tofrom madpattern.com

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