Kuviomalli

Kuviomalli is a Finnish noun formed from kuvio (pattern, motif) and malli (model, template). It refers to a design motif that serves as a template or reference for producing repeated shapes or figures. The term is used across fields where decorative or structural patterns are reproduced, including visual arts, textiles, ceramics, graphic design, and digital media. In practice, a kuviomalli may describe both the visual motif (the pattern itself) and the underlying template used to reproduce it at different scales or colors.

In design contexts, kuviomalli denotes the motif applied to surfaces or prints; it can be reproduced by printing, weaving, embroidery, or carving. In manufacturing, the concept aligns with a pattern template used for cutting or molding parts, ensuring consistency across items.

In mathematics and computer graphics, kuviomalli can refer to a generated or procedural pattern model used to define tilings, fractals, or repeating motifs in simulations and renderings.

Etymology: The word is a compound of kuvio and malli, reflecting its function as a motif-based template. Usage varies and it is often used descriptively rather than as a formal technical term. See also related terms such as kuvio and malli, as well as broader concepts of patterns and motifs.