Surface Pattern Design 101: Let’s Talk About Spacing
When I started learning Adobe Illustrator and surface pattern design I didn't know how spacing worked. I remember I used to drag out guide lines in a grid-like pattern and place the same element over and over again by hand
How To Create Hand-Drawn Details For Your Patterns Using Image Trace
I have done a lot of blog posts lately about not needing a design tablet to use Adobe Illustrator and this is no different. It's one of my favorite topics to discuss because when you start out in Adobe Illustrator
Top 7 Skillshare Classes on Surface Pattern Design
If you want to learn surface pattern design, the cheapest way to do so outside of figuring it out yourself through trial and error would be to get yourself a Skillshare account. Skillshare is a subscription service where you pay
5 Ways to Find Inspiration for Your next Pattern: What to Do When You Run Out of Ideas?
We have all had those days when we run out of ideas. Everything we try to make starts to look flat or has already been done and we just need to take a step back so we can reset our
Free Vector Graphics: Simple Patterns
Simple Patterns The patterns are slightly different from all of the other free vector graphics that I offer on the website so I thought I would give you a little insight on how to use them. All of the patterns can
Surface Pattern Design: Q and A
When I thought about getting into surface pattern design I had a ton of questions. Do I need to be good at drawing? Can I learn from the internet or would I benefit from formal schooling? All of these questions
Design Challenge #6: Design a pattern about something on your bucket list
I am not a thrill seeker. Rollercoasters beyond the scope of what is offered at Disneyland scare me, but for some reason, the idea of floating in the air in a hot air balloon I'm ok with. Ever since I
