I’m passionate about being a surface pattern designer and sharing my story. I’m completely self taught and want to you to know that if being a surface pattern designer is a dream of yours,you can do it, too. Today, I’m sharing with you my top10 tips for how to become a surface pattern designer. They are things that helped me a long the way and I believe in them wholeheartedly. If this gets you excited, be sure tocheck outfor my in-depth trainingcoursehere.
I know, that’s a big one! But youcan do it.It’s big and scary but it’s just a computer program, right?! There are so many classes and resources around the web, and I’ll be teaching you everything you need to know about it during my course,surface pattern designs from scratch. Don’t let the learning curve stop you from following your dreams!
Once you start designing, use this precious early time to make as many patterns as you can. Like, hundreds! these patterns are what will put your career in motion and many of them will end up being your all time favorites. Cherish this ‘pre-pro’ time and use it wisely.
Don’t delete files, don’t toss sketches in the trash. Someday they might just be exactly what you need!
Blog, tweet, facebook, instagram, pinterest. Reach out to other SPD-ers.
It’s easy to be incredibly inspired by looking around the web, but remember to never be ‘too’ inspired by someone else’s work. Find your own personal style and stick with it. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
We have the perfect craft class waiting for you.
This is my all time favorite motivational tip! Whatever your dream may be- start doing one thing, however great or small every single day to move in the direction of your big dream.
Pour your heart, your love and all your passion into this book.
When designing patterns, think in terms of themes and story lines. run the theme throughout each pattern, the title of the collection, the names of each pattern and even the color names you choose.
That’s all it takes to pick up the phone and call a company, introduce yourself to an art director or put yourself ‘out there’.
You can do this. You really really can! all you have to do is decide to do it, no matter what it takes. It will take sacrifice, dedication and hard work but youCAN do it.
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