Laur here, senior AD and + 15yrs graphic design experience, from Romania. This pattern was inspired by Go game. Go game was invented in China more than 2500 yrs ago and it is the oldest board game still played today. The number of positions in Go has been calculated to be bigger than the number of atoms in the universe. Go has simple rules but complex situations. Likewise, the simple shape of the pattern, revealed by the binary dynamics of the pieces, creates a visual effect on a small format.