GUILLOCHE PATTERNS
The use of guilloche is quite dominant in banknote design. Its complexity not only produces aesthetically pleasing patterns, but it is also difficult to forge, which is why such patterns are used on banknotes as a security measure.
The process of making them may look difficult but they are surprisingly easy to create. Above are 3 created guilloche patterns used in my banknote design. 2 were made for design and security purposes. One is a certificate of authenticity seal.
KEW GARDENS
It is one of the birthplaces of scientific botany. Kew is still in the forefront of botanical research, helping to ensure that we not only understand the plants but protect them in all their astonishing variety. David Attenborough introduces the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and provides a glimpse into the Kingdom of Plants, a series shot on location in Kew Gardens, London. He has spoke of his love of the location which is why I included it in the note, as it is related to him and it helps convey the message of protecting our environment, whilst also celebrating a popular landmark in Britain.
The design is an old picture which has been manipulated into a sketch like design. Adopting a blend of the main domination colours on the current £20 note of purple and pink.
From analysing the design of Winston Churchill on the £5 note, you can see two layers of pattern design placed ontop of the image. A similar process was undergone for my banknote. 3 layers of different designs were placed ontop of a photograph taken of Attenborough. This includes a half tone design, a dotted design and a wave pattern design. This was done for forging purposes, banknotes require intricate detailed processes in their design.
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