One of the best ways to grow as a designer is to continually sketch, experiment with new design processes, and...
For this week’s Repeat Downbeat I have collected a group of patterns, paintings, prints, and fabrics that I found to...
We are wrapping up this week’s focus on florals. Today I’d like to feature the work of Erica Cizek, a...
This month we have the privilege to welcome Chris Olson, experienced surface pattern designer and marketer, to the Textile Design...
The Spring 2018 runway shows are in high gear and my Pattern Observer head is delightfully spinning with ideas. There...
You’re going to want to grab a seat for this post. The work of Ana Sanfelippo is so swoon worthy...
Back to school is over and as Fall starts to set in and things slow down there is much inspiration...
Setting boundaries and following through on those boundaries can be extremely difficult in such a competitive industry. It’s difficult to...
Florals are one of the most popular motifs in our industry, but when I mention florals to some designers, it...
Our Surface Pattern Design Mastery course is starting on October 23, 2017 in the Textile Design Lab. That means that...
This month in the Textile Design Lab we are challenging our members to design around the theme of back to school for the Fall...
Yesterday we had the honor of welcoming Evonne Cook into the Textile Design Lab. She shared her experiences with vintage...













