There’s something really satisfying about planting a seed. Maybe you see the packet near the check-out while you’re getting groceries... Read More
Years ago—before I was really involved with the industry the way I am now—print shows were large, well-attended, and eagerly... Read More
Opportunities to design on your own, outside of the direction of a client, art director, or agent, offers a liberating... Read More
We have a number of new readers in the Pattern Observer community so I wanted to repost my call for... Read More
Creative exploration is an essential component to being a thriving artist. It is through trying new techniques, playing with interesting... Read More
Join me this Wednesday, March 7th for a FREE live training event! We’ll be discussing the women’s activewear market and... Read More
This past Fall, I had the wonderful opportunity to work through the Textile Design Lab’s first “Print Studio Workgroup.” Textile... Read More
When I share with you that there is an abundance of information in this industry, I am sure you’re not... Read More
Setting boundaries and following through on those boundaries can be extremely difficult in such a competitive industry. It’s difficult to... Read More
This month we have the privilege to welcome Chris Olson, experienced surface pattern designer and marketer, to the Textile Design... Read More
As a society we have grown to a point where we naturally demand more. We want to go deeper, we... Read More
We’re preparing for an exciting week at Pattern Observer. We’re going to be taking a trip to Portland, Oregon. During... Read More
