Surface Pattern Design Courses and Certifications

Bring Your Patterns to Life Using Photos as Mockups

Learn to showcase your pattern designs on product mockups using Photoshop. Master easy techniques to create professional portfolio images and visualize your artwork on real-world items.

• Skillshare
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pattern Bootcamp 2018

Develop a unique portfolio through a 6-week creative challenge, focusing on idea generation and pattern design for illustrators and surface pattern designers.

• Skillshare
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Spoonflower Success Secrets: Patterns for Print on Demand

Discover strategies for success on Spoonflower, a print-on-demand platform for surface pattern designers. Learn to leverage trends, optimize your shop, and showcase your unique artistic voice effectively.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

A Surface Designer's Guide to File Organization & Workflow Techniques

Discover efficient file organization and workflow techniques for surface designers, enhancing creativity and productivity in collection creation.

• Skillshare
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Fast and Easy Surface Pattern Design: Quickly Create a Repeating Pattern in Illustrator

Learn to create seamless repeating patterns quickly using Illustrator's scatter brush tool, saving time on rotating and scaling individual motifs. Perfect for designers seeking efficient pattern-making techniques.

• Skillshare
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Design Crash Course: Characters for Surface Pattern Design

Learn to design appealing characters for surface patterns, experiment with expressions, and create repeat tiles in Photoshop. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists seeking to enhance their illustration skills.

• Skillshare
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Find Your Voice in Surface Pattern Design - How to Use Pinterest to Inspire Your Next Design

Learn to develop your unique surface pattern design style using Pinterest for inspiration. Analyze existing designs, identify appealing elements, and incorporate them into your own creative voice.

• Skillshare
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Surface Pattern Design: Create & License Your First Fabric Collection

Learn to create and license a cohesive fabric pattern collection. Covers design principles, print types, repeats, coordination, and real-world licensing advice for aspiring surface pattern designers.

• Skillshare
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand-Painted Seamless Textures for Surface Pattern Design

Learn to create seamless textures from hand-painted artwork for unique surface pattern designs. Transform scanned paintings into professional, polished backgrounds with simple techniques in Photoshop and GIMP.

• Skillshare
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Live Encore: Create Beautiful, Botanical Patterns

Learn to create stunning botanical patterns inspired by nature. Master illustration techniques, color selection, and pattern design with expert guidance from artist Bonnie Christine.

• Skillshare
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

PATTERN PORTFOLIO: Showcase Your Surface Pattern Design Portfolio or Textile Design Portfolio

Discover how to create a compelling surface pattern or textile design portfolio, including collections, mock-ups, physical presentations, and websites, to land your dream job or freelance opportunities.

• Skillshare
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Design Surface Patterns From Scratch

Design Surface Patterns From Scratch with Bonnie Christine

• CreativeLive
• 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• $49.00

Surface Pattern Design: Key Principles for Making Outstanding Patterns

Learn key principles for creating cohesive, professional pattern designs. Master techniques in Procreate and Photoshop, and prepare your work for client presentation and licensing.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Surface Pattern Design 2.0: Design a Collection | Start a Career

Learn to create engaging pattern collections, apply designs to products, craft a portfolio, and start a career in surface pattern design. Gain industry insights and creative skills for professional success.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Watercolor for Surface Pattern Design: Working with Adobe Illustrator

Learn to create beautiful watercolor patterns using Adobe Illustrator. Master painting techniques, vectorization, color selection, and seamless repeats for surface pattern design. Perfect for illustrators and designers.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available