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This Journal article displays the versatility of the checkerboard pattern within fields of scientific study, as its variability in size and measurability make it an apt tool to analyse pattern recognition [1].

This source provides much a much-needed fashion history and textile specific understanding of the checkerboard pattern to the Wikipedia page [2].


This journal article provides an analysis of the practical scientific uses of checkerboard patterns, specifically regarding energy collection [3].


This article is a useful source in understanding the semiotic and fashion-based trends of the checkerboard pattern and its variants [4].


This journal article provides context as to the importance of checkerboard fashion as used by popular figures, exploring its symbolic nature to represent societal roles including that of the “modernising woman” [5].

Scientific Uses

The check pattern has been employed as a popular scientific tool to assist scientific study due to its complexity and easily altered size and colour. In the field of biology the pattern has been used to measure the accuracy of various animals' camouflage, including the Cuttlefish [6].

The check pattern is also used as a layout for the enhancement of solar power as the checkerboard placement of photovoltaic solar cells can increase their absorption ability [7].

Answers to Module 7 Questions

Buttoned shirt with checkered pattern.

Media Description: a photograph of a checkered buttoned shirt

Type: my own work

File format: JPG

Licence chosen: Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 4.0 license

Categories: patterns, textiles, shirts, checkered

Description: Buttoned shirt with checkered pattern

link https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Check_shirt.jpg











  1. ^ Chiao, Chuan-Chin; Hanlon, Rodger (29 March 2001). "Cuttlefish camouflage: Visual perception of size, contrast and number of white squares on artificial checkerboard substrata initiates disruptive coloration". Journal of Experimental Biology. 204: 2119–2125.
  2. ^ Dent, Mark (1 July 2019). "Gingham never seems to go away". VOX. Retrieved 15 March 2021.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link)
  3. ^ Donaldson, Laurie (22 October 2020). "Solar panel checkerboard design improves light absorption". Materials Today (Kidlington, England). 42: 1–2. doi: 10.1016/j.mattod.2020.11.008.
  4. ^ Kohlsted, Kurt (24 December 2020). "Sillitoe Tartan: The Scottish Origins of a global emergency service pattern". 99% Invisible.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status ( link)
  5. ^ Whang, Mikyoung (18 November 2014). "Nelly Don's 1916 pink gingham apron frock: an illustration of the middle-class American housewife's shifting role from producer to consumer". Fashion and Textiles. 1: 1–7. doi: 10.1186/s40691-014-0018-1.{{ cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI ( link)
  6. ^ Chiao, Chuan-Chin; Hanlon, Roger T. (2001-06-15). "Cuttlefish camouflage: visual perception of size, contrast and number of white squares on artificial checkerboard substrata initiates disruptive coloration". Journal of Experimental Biology. 204 (12): 2119–2125. doi: 10.1242/jeb.204.12.2119. ISSN  0022-0949.
  7. ^ Donaldson, Laurie (2021-01-XX). "Solar panel checkerboard design improves light absorption". Materials Today. 42: 1–2. doi: 10.1016/j.mattod.2020.11.008. {{ cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= ( help)