Autumn leaves
Design, fabric, patterns, Surface Patterns

Shades of Autumn in Two Colors

Being a member of The Colour Gang on Facebook is such a boost for me in the creative surface pattern design arena. The Colour Gang is a Closed Facebook Group administered by Make It In Design (the British company I’m currently enrolled in pattern design courses). I’m having a blast  learning new concepts, gaining in-depth… Continue reading Shades of Autumn in Two Colors

stationery 1.6 mockup
Design, patterns, Surface Patterns

Watermelon in Paradise Stationery Collection

WOW! This was an extremely fun exercise in my Make It In Design, Module 2 (Creating Your Professional Identity) course. This assignment was to design a concept board for a new line of stationery. I'm to imagine that my instructors are buyers from a (made-up) company called Delicious seeking to license a new collection which reflects… Continue reading Watermelon in Paradise Stationery Collection

lesson 1.3 collection display
Design, fabric, patterns, Surface Patterns, Wrapping Paper

Tropical Summer Collection – Lesson 1.3

It's been hectic, especially since May 21, when I started the first class of Module Two of Surface Pattern Design School! That week was also the lead in week for the Memorial Day Observance at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery (which was heart touching ceremony-largest event yet, Huey fly over was spectacular-true tribute to those Vietnam… Continue reading Tropical Summer Collection – Lesson 1.3