Powerful new drawing tool goes back to basics

When it comes to creating a design project, getting ideas onto the page or screen quickly is easier said than done. It's all too easy to get slowed down by preparing physical materials, or find yourself sidetracked by fancy Photoshop brushes when working on a computer.

To help creatives get drawing quicker and with ease, former Facebook product designer Andy Chung has launched Pattern for the iPad and iPad Pro. Having lead the design of Facebook's Reaction buttons (the quirky alternatives to the standard thumbs up 'Like' icon), Chung has used his experience to create a drawing application tailored to the needs of early stage designs and ideations.

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Dom Carter

Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Formerly a staff writer for Creative Bloq, his work has also appeared on Creative Boom and in the pages of ImagineFX, Computer Arts, 3D World, and .net. He has been a D&AD New Blood judge, and has a particular interest in picture books.