Book of Shapes: customizable SVG patterns for print and web
Book of Shapes is a collection of minimalist generative SVG patterns created by Nikolaj Sokolowski for use in both web and print media. The patterns are organized into various categories and are defined by concise code that allows for extensive customization. The output is available under a free license that permits commercial use with specific stipulations.
- ▪Book of Shapes is a collection of minimalist generative SVG patterns created by Nikolaj Sokolowski.
- ▪The patterns are organized into categories such as grid, radial, noise, flow, isometric, organic, distortion, and physics.
- ▪Each pattern is defined by a few lines of code and can be customized for web or print applications.
- ▪The output is provided under a free license that allows for commercial use with certain stipulations.
- ▪The collection includes explainers for the generative techniques used to create the patterns.
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| Publication time | Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:25:15 +0000 |
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Book of Shapes: customizable SVG patterns for print and web Rob Beschizza 5:25 pm Thu Oct 1, 2026 Book of Shapes [via] is a collection of minimalist generative SVG patterns created by Nikolaj Sokolowski. Beautiful and elaborate, yet each defined by a few lines of code, they can be customized for use on the web or in print. I think my favorite is the one named Joy Division; it's fun to be able to customize its parameters. There are dozens to start with, organized into categories (grid, radial, noise, flow, isometric, organic, distortion and physics) and accompanied by explainers for the generative techniques in play. The output is provided under a free license allowing commercial use, with some stipulations (e.g. "not Joy Division").
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