Beyond The Pattern
A blog for aspiring Surface Pattern Designers
Embracing the creative journey of surface pattern design
Unlock Your Creative Potential 3: Capture, Create, Repeat
BLOG POST 8: From photo to pattern: The creative process you NEED to try! Discover how simple photography techniques can help you build stunning surface patterns. Ready to unlock new inspiration? ...more
Creative Beginnings
February 05, 2025•5 min read
Unlock Your Creative Potential 2: Word Play
BLOG POST 7: The power of words! How one word can change the whole direction of your next pattern collection! Start playing with words and discover the magic word play can have on your pattern creatio... ...more
Creative Beginnings
January 06, 2025•6 min read
Unlock Your Creative Potential 1: Drawing on all your skills as a Surface Pattern Designer
BLOG POST 6: How much more quickly you could progress if you started to unlock your full creative potential as a Surface Pattern Designer? Let's start by drawing on all your creative skills as a means... ...more
Creative Beginnings
November 25, 2024•4 min read
Creative Beginnings 5: Plan Your Surface Pattern Design Road Map
BLOG POST 5: Do you have a plan in the place? Are you following a strategy? Start implementing your Surface Pattern Design Road Map through achievable and measurable goals and strategic milestone plan... ...more
Creative Beginnings
September 15, 2024•4 min read
Creative Beginnings 4: How to avoid the rabbit holes
BLOG POST 4: Do you find yourself getting lost down those pesky rabbit holes? Let's explore how to avoid unwanted distractions in order to give yourself the best chance at success within your surface ... ...more
Creative Beginnings
September 04, 2024•4 min read
Creative Beginnings 3: How to cultivate a mindful approach to creativity
BLOG POST 3: The power of mindset! How can adopting a mindful approach to creativity help you on your surface pattern design journey? ...more
Creative Beginnings
May 23, 2024•4 min read
Creative Beginnings 2: Embarking on the Journey of Surface Pattern Design
BLOG POST 2: Give yourself the best head start as you embark on your creative journey into surface pattern design! ...more
Creative Beginnings
May 14, 2024•4 min read
Creative Beginnings 1: The Journey Ahead
BLOG POST 1: Are you ready to join me on this journey? Dive into this welcome post for my brand new Blog - “Beyond The Pattern” and get a feel of what’s to come. ...more
Creative Beginnings
May 05, 2024•3 min read
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