Intricate patterns are big right now in design. They can make your boring run of the mill design look stunning, and give you the opportunity to include textures and shapes in your design that might not have been included. However, detailed patterns can often be difficult to create, which is why I was happy when I ran across PatternHead.

PatternHead is a stock pattern website that sells intricate vector patterns for only $5 each. Because each design is vector, you can use them on your website, in a print brochure (up to 200,000 prints) or even get them printed into real life wallpaper or gift wrap. All the patterns are seamless – meaning they can be repeated an unlimited number of times.

And if you're looking for something original, PatternHead also offers custom design services starting at only $100 – which is not too bad for an original piece of art for your design. Check it out at http://www.patternhead.com and be sure to let me know in the comments of any other places you like to get pattern designs.