Pattern Design
Turning drawings into repeating patterns for fabric, wallpaper, phone cases, wrapping paper and clothing, for illustrators who want their work on products.
A repeat pattern is one tile built so its edges meet, then printed across a bolt of fabric or a roll of wallpaper. This section covers making those tiles in the main apps and the practical side of getting them printed, sold or licensed.
In this section:
- Repeat basics: tiles, scale, colorways
- Procreate, Illustrator and Photoshop methods
- Color palettes and trend colors
- Print-on-demand platforms and payouts
- Mockups and product photography
- Licensing art to brands
- Collections and seasonal drops
- Courses and resources compared