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.

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

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

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

Textile Design / Surface Pattern Design Studio in LA. Hughes Studio is based in Los Angeles, California with roots in Charleston, South Carolina. Our prints sit at the intersection of contemporary and traditional. We create on-trend prints inspired by the classic styles that consumers know and love. https://laurenameliahughes.com/

Surface design pattern collection in blue, abstract designs, floral design, leaves and animals

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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 […]

Explore a world of creativity in my art portfolio! From vibrant illustrations to captivating repeat patterns.