Choose segment count by negative space
Fewer segments reveal the stroke shape and larger negative spaces; more segments create a dense texture around the center. Start around 6–12 segments and judge the empty space near the edge. Increasing segments alone often turns the center into a cluttered mass.
Give center, middle, and edge strokes different jobs
Short marks near the center create a star-like core, curves in the middle form petals or waves, and long edge strokes define the outer frame. Finish and inspect one zone before moving to the next so the pattern does not collapse into a single cluster.
Use mirror symmetry and guides during design
Mirror symmetry reflects each segment again, smoothing connections but sometimes making shapes too heavy. Build the large structure with it off, then enable it where seams feel broken. Symmetry guides never appear in exports, so they are safe to use while checking boundaries.
Add color and glow last
Rainbow color changes are easier to read along a curve than on a short dot. Confirm the form in one color, choose a palette, then raise glow only enough to separate bright lines from the background. Large simultaneous changes to color and glow make problems harder to diagnose.