A collection of contemporary patterns by the world's leading artists and designers, including Takashi Murakami, Julian Opie, Keiichi Tanaami, Perks and Mini, So_Me, and many others. In addition to more than 150 vibrant patterns, this volume includes exclusive interviews with Mike Mills, Eley Kishimoto, Lizzie Finn, Sousou, and Fabrick/Medicom Toy, which unveil the artists' working processes and sources of inspiration, along with photographs of their studios and factories. The accompanying CD-ROM includes 85 royalty free patterns created by the artists, an Adobe Illustrator file, and various design elements to mix and match to create unique patterns for tote bags, stickers, wallpaper for computer screens, and more.