Surface patterns

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

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.

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

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

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

Today I am continuing my Creating a Pattern Collection blog series and will be discussing the types of pattern repeats and how they are created in Adobe Illustrator.

LICENSE MY DESIGNS Browse over 800 ready-to-go patterns & illustrations Only a small selection of my work is on display here. I have a separate licensing catalogue of surface patterns, illustrations and typography. If you are a potential brand partner and would like to view my full portfolio of work, please get in touch. request […]

As a surface pattern designer, one of the biggest steps in creating work that will get picked up and do well is: color and trend research!