Surface 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.

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.

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.

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Overview Graphic patterns and shapes repeat freely to reveal a contemporary take on ancient motifs and symbols. Taking inspiration from the Nazca Lines and geoglyphs – large designs produced on the ground by nature’s landscape – the distinctive abstract pattern emanates a sense of fun and character. Measurements • Each roll is 20.5" wide x 11 yards long • Repeat: 25.19", straight Additional Notes • 2-3 week lead time. • This is a "non-woven" type wallpaper, which is highly durable and easy…

Petal Checkerboard Pattern by Kercia Jane Design | art licensing show inspiration artist surface design make art that sells called to be creative create every day show you work print and pattern procreate art digital art vintage inspired wallpaper pattern cottage core vibes

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.