Field Materials
The materials shelf

Field MaterialsA small collection of useful working files.

These original working materials are free to explore and remix under CC0-1.0.

Take a look ↓
A study in colour and line
Keep exploring

On the shelf

Datasets

Synthetic terrain grid

A small CSV grid for experiments with surfaces and height values.

Download terrain.csv ↗395,987 bytes · CC0-1.0
Graphics

Contour drawing

An original vector drawing built from repeated contour lines.

Download contours.svg ↗3,082 bytes · CC0-1.0
Graphics

RGB colour field

An uncompressed RGB sample for colour and image experiments.

Download palette.ppm ↗786,447 bytes · CC0-1.0
Collections

Complete working set

The working files collected in a single downloadable archive.

Download field-kit.zip ↗525,912 bytes · CC0-1.0
Notes

Working with colour

Compare neighbouring colours before choosing a final palette.

Notes

Making a repeat

Start with one shape and look for a rhythm in its repetition.

Our story

Small things.
A closer look.

A small collection of useful working files.

These original working materials are free to explore and remix under CC0-1.0. The terrain values are synthetic and are not geographic measurements. Keep a copy of the source file alongside your own experiments so that you can return to the beginning.

A few useful notes

Where should I begin?

Choose a topic that catches your eye. Read slowly, try a small idea, and come back to it when you have a little more time.

Can I keep a reading list?

Use Save beside a story to keep track during your visit. Your reading list stays in this page until you close or refresh it.