The Design Circle
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A curated collection of free resources for surface pattern designers
How-To Guides
Top 10 Do’s & Don’ts in Designing Cohesive Collections
Does designing thoughtful collections feel like a mystery? I’ll share with you my top 10 tips to easily put together a collection of 5+ patterns that look like they belong together and help create their own little world.
How To Do Trend Research for Surface Design
Trend research doesn’t have to be like chasing your own tail! Let me show you my favorite resources for finding trending colors, motifs, and textures so you can design confidently into the coming season.
The Design Circle Community on Facebook
Come join our Facebook community for surface pattern designers and illustrators. It is a friendly no-pressure space where we meet each other where we’re at; we share works in progress, give each other helpful and kind feedback, swap tips, and enjoy some real creative camaraderie. We would love to have you there, and it is completely free to join.