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.

Portfolio collection of illustration and surface design including florals, holiday and seasonal, and everyday designs.

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

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

Liberty & Co Surface pattern and print

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

Discover 20 inspiring Surface Pattern Design Portfolios. Read interviews with talented designers for practical advice & insights to create your own portfolio site.

Tess Belke ✶ Almo Studio ✶ Illustration + Surface Pattern Design | A fun and funky floral pattern for some good summer vibes… | Instagram

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

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.