So we are going to help you research, develop and communicate your design story and then create an inspirational mood board so you can use it as the foundation for developing your compelling collection.
Creating an inspiring story is at the core of any great collection so this is step 1.
Develop your design ideas into successful pattern designs and collections that clients. Not only will you learn the technical processes in both Photoshop and Illustrator but you'll develop the design skills that you need to become a successful designer.
Learn how to create a compelling collection right from design development through to your finished collection.
Developing your own signature voice and design sensibility and letting your uniqueness shine through is so important. This will allow you to drive sales and get known for your distinctive designs.
Get into the mindset of a successful designer and develop a design practice that will allow you to shine
Discover different methods of presenting and tailoring your work to individual clients or customer and making sure your designs stand out for the right reasons.
Promote your collections powerfully so you can present them with the greatest impact
Learn the key aspects to set in place that will grow your business successfully. Nailing this is crucial to your success.
You could be creating the most beautiful and unique designs but if you don't spend time setting your business up for success or marketing with intent, you’ll have a whole lot of beautiful designs that no one will see.
Set up your business so you can stand out and let your brand be noticed so you can achieve success.
Look at different ways that you can make money selling your designs and an easy step by step process that you can use to contact clients to purchase or license your designs. Find out about the most popular industries so you can see where your designs fit in best so you can get them in front of the right clients.
Create more revenue in your design business by creating multiple income streams
To start monetizing your art by creating successful pattern designs?
To stop trying to figure it all out on your own?
To build a business doing something you love?
The course starts as soon as you sign up! Once you join you will receive access to the membership area a…no waiting or start dates to worry about. If you don't receive your login detail with 24 hours, please contact us at hello@patternanddesign.com
Absolutely! The course is designed to be self-paced so you can work as quickly or slowly as you like. You can take breaks and easily pick up at any time and there are no renewals or subscription fees to worry about.
You’ll have lifetime access to the course. This also entitles you to lifetime access to any and all updates and any bonuses that are added to the program at no additional cost for the lifetime of the course.
As long as you are able to put pen to paper, you can succeed in the course. It’s all about developing your own personal style. For some that will be intricate and lifelike motifs while for others that could be abstract and textural motifs. You will be given lots of different techniques to help develop your design skills and flourish as a designer.
The course contains tutorials in Illustrator CC and Photoshop CC so you will need access to one or both of the programs (depending on your preference). You can use earlier versions of the programs too however all tutorials are demonstrated in Adobe CC.
It’s up to you whether you want to want to work in both programs or just one. I do recommend taking the time to learn both in the long run.
You’ll also need a computer of course:) and any drawing or mark making materials that you are interested in exploring.
No, this is a self-paced course and doesn't include community or support.