Op art generator for moiré, tunnels and optical patterns
Optical Motion Lab builds optical depth from simple marks. Choose a halftone field, shutters, echoes, a tunnel, moiré, ripples, scan lines or a weave, then set the pattern density, the mark weight and the spatial depth. Wave distortion, pattern phase and color separation create the interference and vibration that op art is known for.
How it works
Choose a visual system
Start from one of 16 looks such as Signal field, Interference study or Electric passage, or pick one of 8 pattern geometries.
Tune the illusion
Adjust pattern density, mark weight, spatial depth, wave distortion, pattern phase and color separation, then drag the artwork to position it.
Set it in motion
Press Play to move the marks as a flow, a breath or a counterflow, set the colors, then sign in with a free UX Pilot account to use it on the canvas or export it.
What you can make
Audio and music products
Rhythmic patterns for players, releases and event pages that should feel like sound.
Cultural and editorial identities
Starting points such as Contour spool, Copper contours and Optical textile for covers, posters and programs.
Bold hero backgrounds
A vibrating tunnel or moiré field behind a short, strong headline.
FAQ
What is op art?
Optical art uses repeated lines, dots and shapes to create depth, vibration and movement on a flat surface. This tool builds those effects from analytic fields and repeated marks.
Which patterns are included?
Eight: halftone, shutters, echo, tunnel, moiré, ripple, scan and weave, with 16 starting points across them.
Is the pattern animated?
It stays still until you press Play. The marks then flow, breathe or move against each other, and you set the intensity and speed.
Is Optical Motion Lab free?
Exploring is free and runs in your browser. Using your result on the UX Pilot canvas or exporting it needs a free UX Pilot account.