Are you interested in learning how to sell your artwork? The good news is that you have a world of opportunity in the textile design market, and it all starts with knowing your options. Textile designers, often called surface pattern designers, create artwork printed onto fabric for use in the apparel, home, or quilting marketplace. In addition to creating original artwork, textile designers develop colorways, create repeats, and prepare artwork for production. Most textile designers work for companies as a part of an in-house design team, but many become business owners selling prints to companies worldwide. Sound good? These popular blog posts will help get you started.
Navigating Career Paths in the Textile Design Industry
While the textile design industry visually shapes the world around us, navigating and connecting with those in the industry can often be difficult. The Pattern Observer team aims to change this with a powerful new tool, the Textile & Surface Pattern Design Directory.
How to Price Exclusive Textile Designs
Does someone want to buy the copyright to your textile or surface pattern designs, and you are unsure how much to charge? Read this post to learn how to begin selling your designs and discover the industry standards for textile and surface pattern designs.
Understanding Freelance Textile Designer Rates in 2024
It’s important to develop a pricing structure you feel comfortable with – one you can stand behind even when clients question your rates. Check out this post for tips to get you started (includes a free downloadable rate sheet template!)
Choosing a direction for your textile design business
Sometimes, it is difficult to know how you want to grow your business. You know that you want to be out in the market, selling your pattern designs and earning a living, but what is the best direction for you to take? Learn how to sell your designs in this post.
Are You Ready to Quit Your Day Job?
Are you ready to start your own textile or surface pattern design business? Or is this something you are interested in pursuing? Here are a few ways to help prepare you for the big day and remove some uncertainty..
Filling the void in today’s textile design marketplace
Running a “professional business” can mean many things to different people, but in my experience, a successful business has focus, authenticity, consistency, and an understanding of how to communicate successfully with clients. Learn more about how to become a textile designer in this post.
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