Pattern ObserverThe 2017 Summer of Creativity
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Do your patterns always seem to fall short of your vision? Before long you start doubting your work, trying too hard to make something happen, and eventually you…
“Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns” by Keiko Nitanai
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns is a 300 page treasure trove of pattern inspiration, featuring kimono and other elements of traditional Japanese dress, both old and new….
Found Patterns: Stacked Objects
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Images via: (clockwise from top left) “Stacks” by studio tdes, “Pebble Stack” by Ian Griffiths, “Ceramic bowls” by ~My aim is true~, “coin stacks” by frankieleon, “stacked” by Magnus Hagdorn, “stacks” by Michael Cory, “Wine Corks_2813” by Barta IV, “tire stack” by Markus Spiske (all images cropped from original sizes)
Featured Studio: KIND OF STYLE
Friday, December 16, 2016
Lonneke de Roos is a graphic designer and the owner of KIND OF STYLE, a creative studio based in the Netherlands. Her quirky, modern patterns feature pretty fruits…
Featured Designer: Suzie Pan
Friday, December 2, 2016
Looking out my window with a cover of fresh snow on the ground, these beautifully moody digital florals by Suzie Pan feel like the perfect way to kick off December!…
Printsource Recap – Trade Show Takeaways and Tips from a First Time Exhibitor
Friday, November 11, 2016
*Guest post by Esther Shavon of E’FLOMAE. In August 2016 I debuted my trade show experience at Printsource New York through my print studio E’FLOMAE. Since then I…
Interview with Eva Carlavilla, Guest Expert for November in the Textile Design Lab
Monday, November 7, 2016
Eva Carlavilla is a freelance textile designer and artist who will be joining us as our guest expert this month in the Textile Design Lab. Eva will be offering…
Featured Designer: Laura Hart of Surface House
Friday, October 28, 2016
As soon as Laura Hart’s work landed in our inbox, we became instant fans! Laura runs her own print design business in the UK called Surface House, which…
The “Lost in Space” Collection from Interiors by Element
Friday, October 21, 2016
Interiors by Element has just launched their new ‘Lost in Space’ collection, “a dramatic collection of six rugs inspired by stars, planets and other celestial bodies. Shooting stars,…
Featured Designer: Shandra Smith
Friday, October 14, 2016
What better way to wrap up this week than with these eye-catching designs from Canadian Artist and Designer Shandra Smith. Known for her bold and graphic style, Shandra…
