Surface Pattern Design Collections

What is Surface Pattern Design? Surface pattern design is the art of creating visually appealing patterns that are used to decorate different surfaces. Hence the name Whether it's a textile design for a fashion collection. Or an intricate wallpaper pattern for interior decor.

Your Ultimate Guide to Surface Design. The most comprehensive workbook that addresses the number one roadblock surface designers run into OVERWHELM. This guide will help you work through the all of the essential steps to becoming a successful surface pattern designer. Get my top 10 tips for creating cohesive pattern collections inside the

It's no secret that I'm a big fan of creating artwork in collections. Building a portfolio of surface pattern design collections is a great way to strengthen your skillset and to show potential clients you understand the market. If you're a new convert to this idea, and are looking through your portfolio at a stack of single patterns or illustrations that you know can benefit from

My new pattern collection, Enchanted Forest, is tapping into this ancient pool of inspiration. Surface pattern design means a design with a pattern applied to a surface, whether this is paper, textile, ceramic, plastic or other material. Most of the products you see around you every day, including product packaging, gift wrap and soft

A surface pattern design collection is usually based on a set brief and the designs within the collection will be tied together by theme, colour, and style. Some key points to consider when creating successful surface pattern design collections are

Surface Pattern Design 2.0 Design a Collection Start a Career with Bonnie Christine Introduction to Designing Repeat Patterns in Illustrator with Elizabeth Olwen Pattern Design II A Creative Look at a Full Pattern Collection with Elizabeth Olwen Pattern Design Bring Your Artwork to Life on Products with Elizabeth Olwen

A collection adds more value to your designs and caters to prospective customers who need simpler designs. What is a surface design collection? It's a group of patterns, illustrations, or both, built around a single theme. Usually, a collection can have anywhere between three to 12 designs but there is no hard and fast rule.

Creating cohesive pattern collections is an important step in pursuing a career in surface pattern design. Whole collections are ideal for things like fabric lines, paper goods, wallpaper sets, and more. Together we will learn how to create technical repeating patterns in Adobe Illustrator, and put together a collection of six patterns together

Read Elizabeth Silver's blog What is Surface Pattern Design for a more in-depth exploration of all of the facets of this field. For advanced students who have created patterns but are struggling with collections, Elizabeth Silver's course Successful Licensing Collections focuses on curating your designs, collections, and portfolio to

Learn how to create a complex repeat pattern collection for fabric, from sketching to digitising, with examples and tips. See the Islands collection, inspired by nature and travelling, and how to choose colours and styles for a cohesive look.