Thinking about turning your artwork into a product? There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing your designs come to life - but without a solid plan, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you're a designer, maker, or creative entrepreneur, having a clear product planning strategy will help...
Hey there! As a surface pattern designer, you know the importance of keeping your creative juices flowing, but taking a break is also an absolutely essential part of maintaining your productivity and well-being. Summer is a great time to step back from your business and...
Hey there! I'm excited to share with you one of my favourite tools for creating beautiful and effective colour palettes: the colour wheel! Using a colour wheel can seem intimidating at first, but with a little bit of practice and some experimentation, you can use it to...
Hey there, fellow surface pattern designers! One of the most essential tools for our creative process is a pattern design mood board. You'll know why if you read last months post - it helps us visualise our ideas as well as define and stay on...
Why, hello there! Are surface pattern design mood boards a bit of a mystery too you? Not sure why pattern designers talk about them so much or how to use one? Let me tell you, as a surface pattern designer, one of the most important...
Hi there! If you're feeling stuck in a creative rut this winter, there are plenty of ways to nourish creativity and reignite your passion for your craft. As the weather grows even colder and the days get shorter, it can be easy to feel drained and...
Hey there! Are you wondering what the best surface pattern design tools are? As a pattern designer, having the right tools can make all the difference when it comes to creating awesome designs. So let me share some of my favourite tools for surface pattern design:1.Adobe...
One of the things I found most useful when starting out in surface pattern design were the courses (such as Bärbel Dressler's Repertoire course) which enabled me to learn the craft, filling me with the confidence that I could make this a career. And one...
Want to know what it's really like to take Bonnie Christine's Immersion Course as a busy Mum and Business owner? Today, I'd like to tell you about my experience of taking the course & how I fitted it all in....