Why you should never underestimate a surface pattern designer

It’s been over 20 years since I started my journey to becoming a surface pattern designer. In that time I’ve seen technologies change, new techniques introduced & trends come & go.

But at the core of it all, surface pattern design is & always has been an industry of skilled, talented & world shaping people. Don’t believe that last part? Look around you right now. Take notice on your next shopping trip. Surface pattern design is all around you. We get to decorate people lives as our designs can be used for almost any surface. It’s the silent force behind every trinket, textile or treasure.

Never underestimate what we can do!

It’s now simultaneously easier & harder than ever to become a successful surface pattern designer & it’s not something that happens over night.

This is why I’ve created Creative Career Kit 101, A starter guide to your surface pattern design career.

In this downloadable 22-page e-book from my award-winning studio I’ve poured my heart, soul, tips & advice from over 20+ years career of designing & teaching. This resource has been lovingly crafted for you to refer to when starting out on your own surface pattern journey. Because I didn’t have this when I first started out.

This 22-page pdf includes advice on:

• Planning your goals & dreams
• How to build a foundation for your career – with checklists!
• How to hone your signature style
• Creating pattern design collections
• Finding your target audience & market
• How to translate trends for your artwork
• How to stay creatively inspired & productive
• PLUS RESOURCES IN ABUNDANCE! – Inspiration, books, tools, supplies, printers & more!

I’m sure you recently saw the letter or posts about how a friend called me “deluded”, & well she’s not the only one to have said it in my life. I take “deluded” as a compliment these days! I’ve never had a “normal” life or career. We get to choose how we want our lives to be & more importantly YOU can live the creative life you’ve dreamed of & your personal goals & home set up doesn’t have to mirror your friends.

So if you’ve been dreaming about taking that next step but you’ve been put off by fear or judgement of others, now is your sign to take it!