Wondering what you can and should include in your surface pattern design portfolio? Or maybe you’re asking what a portfolio actually is these days? In this blog, I breakdown all the factors to consider when creating your surface pattern design portfolio and the formats that may work best for you.
Understanding common pattern design terms as a surface designer allows you to talk confidently with companies and potential clients who are interested in your art licensing portfolio. We’re discussing the 10 most common terms like coordinate pattern, half drop repeat, and more.
Top surface pattern design business tools to assist your surface pattern design business; surface pattern design; textile design; surface pattern repeats
Creating a balanced pattern can be quite challenging. Especially when the repeat is obvious or we see "alleys". What are these? In this blog post, I'll tell you a bit about them and show you ways of fixing or avoiding them.
Can you really make a reasonable income as a surface pattern designer? Is it possible to quit your day job and be 100% self-employed, making a living out of your artwork? It isn’t easy to start your own creative business, trying to make a living as a surface pattern designer. It’s much easier to
Beginner-friendly dog bandana pattern and tutorial using fabric from StudioE Fabrics by Maureen Fiorellini from the blog maureenmaker.com. This easy diy pattern will have you making bandanas for all your pets, and maybe your friends too. Easy beginner sewing project uses a small amount of fabric. Ch
12 tools for setting up your surface pattern design business. The tools you need to get you started becoming a surface pattern and textile designer
Finding your own unique signature style for your designs is important for any surface pattern designer. Get tips to help you find your design style
If you're creating surface pattern repeats you be wondering what size you should create your pattern designs. Here are a few things to consider.
How to use printed texture techniques in your surface pattern designs; surface pattern repeats; textile design
3 hacks for creating interesting surface pattern designs. Learn some quick tips to give life to your surface pattern designs.
I wrote a super thorough step-by-step guide on becoming a textile designer, since the other resources just touch on a small piece of what you need to know!
how to create seamless surface pattern repeats for your surface pattern designs; textile design
Find out the differences between screen printing and digital printing
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Thinking of partnering with an art licensing agency for your surface pattern designs and illustrations? Today I'm sharing my steps on how to find an agent and giving you a list of 50 plus art licensing agencies to consider working with.
If you have a love of print and surface pattern design you may want a career as a surface pattern designer. Click to find out some of the job options
12 tools for setting up your surface pattern design business. The tools you need to get you started becoming a surface pattern and textile designer
Do you love creating artwork by hand and want to put that artwork into a pattern repeat? Here are some tips that will make that process easier.
Developing your own signature design style is really important for a designer so you are able stand out and be noticed by your own uniqueness
A simple guide to the elements of design. Learn to improve your surface pattern designs and creating interesting repeat patterns.
Why it's important to do your own personal surface pattern design projects
Let me show you a little behind the scenes of one of my patterns and how I created it.
Learn some tips so you can start selling getting clients to sell your surface pattern and textile designs.
Should you license or sell your textile or surface pattern designs outright?
Explore my vibrant collection of repeat surface patterns that seamlessly tile and repeat, perfect for textiles, wallpapers, and more.
3 hacks for creating interesting surface pattern designs. Learn some quick tips to give life to your surface pattern designs.
Join my free masterclass and learn an easy and systemised way to create compelling surface pattern collections and build a successful design business
Design and Shine is a podcast that shares conversations about surface pattern design and being a successful creative entrepreneur
6 ways to improve your drawing skills for your surface pattern designs
How to generate surface pattern design ideas; surface pattern repeats; textile design
Learn the simple steps to creating surface pattern repeats by hand
