Surface pattern design

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.

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

Learn some tips you can avoid making the most common surface pattern design mistakes for your design business. Get some inspiration and ideas so you can create successful repeat patterns.#designresources #designtips #patterndesign

Floral seamless pattern design with handdrawn flowers and leaves in cottagecore style. This design is ideal for stationery, home decor, womenswear and more! Pattern design available for licensing

The design fundamentals that will make your patterns portfolio ready in no time.

A seamless pattern (or repeating pattern) is a pattern that can be repeated endlessly without any visible seams or interruptions. In this tutorial I'll walk you through how to create professional, repeat patterns in my favorite digital art tool - Procreate !

Geometric pattern design. Retro style surface pattern design. Simple circles on a blue background. Fabric collection 'The Easy Life' for Cloud9 Fabrics.

Should you still be using your good old Procreate for surface pattern design? I answer that question and I walk you through the reasons why I chose Affinity Designer for iPad over Procreate to create my seamless repeat patterns.

Let me show you a little behind the scenes of one of my patterns and how I created it.

Starting a creative business and operating one that is stable and continuously growing ain’t easy. Use this ultimate guide to becoming a surface pattern designer and bringing in revenue!