What Is Geometric Design?

Final product image — What You'll Be Creating

Welcome to our Design in 60 Seconds series, in which you can learn a new design skill, feature, or technique in just a minute, as well as discovering 34 of the best geometric designs.

What Is Geometric Design?

Geometric design is a fun trend that focuses on the simplistic beauty of mixing certain shapes, lines, and curves together for creative results. You may have seen it incorporated into fresh tattoo designs, abstract backgrounds, and even jewelry design. And you can mix these modern elements into your work by downloading the incredible Geometric Design resources available to you through GraphicRiver and Envato Elements.

In this quick video, you'll learn the basics of geometric design, as well as how to create geometric art in Photoshop using Shape Tools in Adobe Photoshop. When you're through, grab the helpful resources you saw in the video from the following links below, and check out the section on the 34 of the best geometric designs after the tutorial.

What You Should Know About Geometric Design

Geometric design is a popular trend that showcases basic shapes in creative designs. Rooted in actual mathematical principles, geometric design can be created with formulaic precision or through experimentation.

Geometric Design Mathematic Principles — From the tutorial, "Geometric Design: The Basics."

It's often used to create seamless patterns, abstract backgrounds, and cool photo effects.

Trendy Geometric Designs — From the tutorial, "How to Create Textured, Geometric Objects in Adobe Photoshop."

To create a basic design yourself, select the Polygon Tool (U) or Custom Shape Tool (U) in Adobe Photoshop to begin arranging different shapes together.

Create the First Shape for the Geometric Design

Freestyle the arrangement by adding more shapes to the design, or test out common math theories found in our free tutorials. When you're finished, right-click the shape layers to create a Smart Object to finalize your design.

Want to see this in action? Check out the quick video above to learn more.

34 Best Geometric Designs From Envato Elements

Now that you know a bit more about geometric pattern, let's take a look at the 34 best designs you can find at Envato Elements.

Envato Elements offers loads of premium geometric pattern designs, and you can download as many as you want, as often as you want, for one flat monthly fee. What’s more, that monthly fee also allows you to access thousands of high-quality digital assets like logos, graphic templates, mockups, photos, business card templates, and much more. Here are the best geometric designs available.

100 Seamless Geometric Pattern Design (AI, PNG, PDF)

Though you can always create geometric shapes in Photoshop, it does take time to create eye-catching designs. Alternatively, you can access tons of gorgeous designs like this bundle at Envato Elements. Seamless Geometric Pattern Design offers 100 terrific designs. You actually get 100 geometric Photoshop patterns, PNGs, and Illustrator patterns, but the bundle also includes two Photoshop poster templates, with three grid guides for each, as well as two FREE fonts: Brada Light and Brada Bold. What more could you ask for?

Triangle Geometric Patterns (EPS, JPG, PNG)

Triangle Geometric Patterns offers nine beautiful triangular patterns in various file types. Perfect as backgrounds for invitations, cards, DIY projects, greeting cards, logos, cases, print design, branding, packaging, posters, wallpaper, blogs, website, advertising, and more.

Hexa | Geometric Pattern Design Vector (AI, EPS, PSD, PNG)

This pack comes with a total of 40 seamless hexagon patterns. Add these geometric custom shapes using Photoshop or Illustrator to your website, mobile and desktop wallpaper, or even as a part of another design composition.

Cool Geometric Patterns (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

If you're looking for retro geometric patterns, check out this collection of ten different abstract geometric tileable backgrounds. All files have high-resolution quality and are print-ready.

80 Geometric Brushes Photoshop (ABR)

When you need geometric brushes for Photoshop, look no further than this pack of 80 geometric brushes. All brushes are high-res and can be loaded as a single, lightweight ABR file.

100 Geometric Patterns (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG, PSD)

Get this huge set of 100 Geometric Patterns featuring colourful triangles, zigzags, grids, checkers, cubes, circles, rhombs, polygons, squares, hexagons, etc. If you're specifically looking for geometric custom shapes for Photoshop, this is perfect for you as the files are available for Photoshop and Illustrator.

Geometric Shapes Vector (AI, EPS)

Geometric Shapes Vector offers playful pastel shapes for use with Illustrator. There are also high-resolution JPEG files included if you want to create geometric shapes in Photoshop.

Geometric Art Photoshop Action Download (ABR, ATN)

Geometric Art Photoshop Action Download allows you to create stunning abstract geometric artwork from any photo in Photoshop. The final composition is fully layered and provides lots of effects and opportunities for customisation.

GEOPOP Geometric Pattern Design (AI, EPS, JPG)

GEOPOP Geometric Pattern Design offers simple geometric design patterns that can be used to create greeting cards, gift wrapping, party accessories, invitations, gift tags, decorations, wallpaper and more.

Geometry Brushes for Procreate

Geometric brushes for Photoshop are not the only popular option; geometric brushes for Procreate are also highly sought after. These magnificent brushes have been have been created and tested using an Apple Pencil for a precise and effective response.

Geometric Patterns Design Vector (AI, EPS, PNG)

Geometric Patterns Design Vector offers 40 stunning patterns. Edit the patterns in Illustrator to fit your needs. The patterns are seamless and all vector, so you can make them as large as you want, with no loss in quality.

Portuguese Geometric Pattern Design Vector (AI, EPS)

Portuguese Geometric Pattern Design Vector can be used to enhance any items of your choosing. These 32 patterns can be mixed together. You can also change their colour, scale them, or add them to your mockups, logos, labels, or backgrounds

Cool Geometric Patterns (PSD, EPS)

Looking for cool geometric patterns for wallpaper, merchandise, or backgrounds? How about this terrific set of nine unique patterns? They come as fully layered EPS and PSD files, so whether you need geometric shapes for Photoshop or Illustrator, you are covered.

Islamic Geometric Patterns (AI, EPS, PSD, JPG, PNG)

Are you a lover of Islamic geometric patterns? Well, you're in luck. This terrific set of patterns is inspired by Islamic design. The set contains 150 Islamic geometric patterns in different file formats. All you need to do is install the shapes in your favourite design software and get started. There is a video tutorial included to help you if you need it.

Geometric Shapes Vector (AI, EPS, JPG)

The set of six black and white geometric patterns is a great choice for textiles, wallpaper, stationery, and more. The set contains six EPS, six AI, and 12 JPEG files.

Simple Geometric Design Patterns (AI, EPS, JPG, PSD)

These 30 abstract geometric pattern for Photoshop and Illustrator are perfect for use as backgrounds. You can change the colour and contrast easily so that you get exactly the look you need.

Black & White Geometric Patterns (PNG)

Black and white is always a winning combination. If the clean graphic look is something that you're after, check out this collection of over 200 Black & White Geometric Patterns.

40 Geometric Shapes Vector (AI, EPS, PNG)

Get these colourful geometric art patterns and liven up your next design project. Easy to customise and incorporate into your projects, these patterns are offered in EPS, AI, and PNG file formats.

Geometric Stained Glass Patterns (JPG)

If you love stained glass, then you will love Geometric Stained Glass Pattern. There are four effects offered in this collection. Use them for backgrounds in flyers, cards, websites, and more.

Bold and Simple Geometric Patterns (AI, PNG, PSD)

Fortune favours the bold! Be bold with this stunning yet simple geometric pattern. The collection contains 20 seamless vector patterns. A great choice for a range of projects, from textiles to wrapping paper to print design.

Gold Geometric Shapes Vector Backgrounds (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

Gold Geometric Shapes Vector Backgrounds offer five different but equally stunning pattern designs. Use this stylish and luxurious set of complex geometric shapes to create your own stunning backgrounds, print materials, textiles, and more.

Geometric Patterns Design Vector (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

How about this terrific bundle of 40 geometric seamless vector patterns? It's great for packaging, business cards, wedding invitations, and apparel projects. The patterns are divided into four categories: lines, squares, crosses, and rhombuses.

Geometric Art Photoshop Action Download (ABR, ATN, PAT)

Do you want to create amazing geometric art? Why not try Geometric Art Photoshop Action Download, a terrific action that turns your photos into an abstract composition of lines, polygons, and geometric shapes, saving you hours of work. Check it out.

Geometric Floral Seamless Patterns (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

Bet you never thought of combining floral with geometric. These beautiful patterns can be used for textile projects, fashion, websites, or card projects. There are six seamless patterns included in four different file types, so the set offers lots of flexibility.

48 Geometric Shapes Photoshop Brushes (ABR)

48 Geometric Ink Photoshop Stamp Brushes

48 Geometric Shapes Photoshop Brushes are just what you need to great gorgeous handprinted ink brush effects. Use these high-res brush textures as photo overlays for digital photo manipulation, as visual effects for games and artwork, or for decorative flourishes.

3D Geometric Shapes Vector Set Pastel Color (AI, EPS, JPG)

Create your own 3D geometric shapes with this wonderful vector set. The set includes fully editable AI, EPS, and JPG file formats that give you lots of customisation options.

Retro Geometric Seamless Patterns (AI, EPS, JPG, PNG)

How about Retro Geometric Seamless Patterns? It's a collection of ten tileable vector backgrounds that offers extraordinary zigzags, circles, and triangles that link to create stunning images.

Fluid Geometric Shapes Photoshop (AI, EPS, PSD)

Whether you are looking for geometric patterns for Photoshop or Illustrator, this collection is perfect for you. It offers 15 beautifully intricate geometric designs to enhance your next project.

Geometric Brushes Photoshop (ABR, EPS, PNG)

Into experimentation? Get the ball rolling with this set of 50 geometric brushes for Photoshop. Use these unique high-resolution experimental brushes to decorate your social media pages or your website, or to design printable projects.

Geometric Watercolor Shapes (PNG)

Get this wonderful collection of 24 Geometric Watercolor Shapes and transform your projects today. You can use the shapes on flyers, posters, websites, and more. Get it touch with your inner artist and have fun.

Groove-Geometric Seamless Patterns (EPS, JPG)

Reach back into the past with the retro Groove-Geometric Seamless Pattern. The set includes 12 unique patterns—more than enough for you to experiment and get in touch with your own creative genius. Use them for invitations, stationery, cards, fabric, art prints, flyers, book covers, etc.

Download Your Favourite Geometric Patterns Today

Now that you know where you can find the best geometric patterns around, why not head over to Envato Elements and download your favourite designs today?

If you want to find out more about how to create geometric art in Photoshop, check out this list of terrific tutorials and articles from our experts in the field.

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