*image via ancient art I am obsessed with the show Radiolab and their latest episode, Help, touches on one of...
*image via Pedro Szekely Hey there! There are lots of new readers to the Pattern Observer community so I wanted to...
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of interviewing Kim Kight from Trueup.net (website now defunct.) In this interview we discuss her...
Trend research can be a difficult skill to attain. It can feel abstract, vague and subjective. To help calm your...
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Developing a portfolio project with a specific company in mind shows the hiring manager that you are able to adapt...
Well..it is graduation season and I know many of you are looking for your first job, or maybe just your...
It’s not always easy to determine the right price for your latest pattern design. You want the business to grow...
Hi there! A few months ago I posted my thoughts on pricing exclusive textile designs, and in response I have...
There are three things that every manager is looking for when hiring for a textile design job: a portfolio that...
Last week I covered the first step in developing a successful design portfolio project: researching the company, as well as...
If you are looking to land your first job or internship it is important to thoroughly know the company with...
