BUILD A CAREER AS A
Surface Pattern Designer
and find the art & joy of seeing your artwork on fabric, stationery, home decor and more.
Join over 75,000 students I've helped!
Are you just starting out as a
Surface Pattern Designer?
Not sure where you are on your journey?
>> Maybe you just need a little direction?
>> Plus tools, skills and knowledge that could take your career to the next level?
>> Not confident in your drawing skills?
>> No idea what a half-drop repeat is?
Or perhaps you are feeling like...
>> you don't really know if there is room for you in this industry
>> you don't have the technical skills to create repeat patterns
>> you have no idea how to find and reach out to potential clients
Wanting to put all that in your rearview mirror?
Don't worry,
I'm here to help you.
The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design will help you...
>> Learn how to create basic and complex pattern designs in different software platforms
>> Learn how to create a bank of colours that are cohesive and represent YOU!!
>> Why struggle with coming up with colour palettes, pricing your work or writing contracts?
>> I'll show you all that, and more so you'll create more time to develop your portfolio, and more time to draw, resulting in patterns that will sell.
I'M READY!
Join the Learn with Mel community of other creatives who are now following their dreams and building their careers with confidence.
Take a look at what people have said...
"I can’t recommend it enough."
"It is a very comprehensive and detailed course.Outstanding course for the price. You have access to resources, Q&A videos, quick tips, etc…It covers photoshop, procreate and illustrator, very clear explanations, reliable info and brilliant tips. Mel answers all your questions, she is very effective, smart and talented. "
- Be
"I love this course,"
"Mel show all the steps to create surface pattern collections giving precious tips in all the subjects involve. From finding your dream client, achieving a beautiful and cohesive collection, organize your files or even legal matters; everything is in this course. "
- Elha
"I am very happy to have taken this course."
"I have learned a lot, and above all it helped me learn to create collections, which is the most difficult thing for me. Watching Mel show you her method has helped me organize and create a more consistent workflow. I can't wait to put all the knowledge into practice. Thanks Mel!"
- Miriam
"This course was amazing and far exceeded my expectations."
"Definitely one of the best courses I've ever taken. The information was very comprehensive and thorough. If you follow along and stay on track with the assignments each week, you will be ready to open your Spoonflower shop by the end of the course!"
- Michelle
"I've grown so much as a designer"
"I started this course with no expectations other than improving my digital skills and possibly lean how to turn those skills into another outlet for my creativity. Little did I know how much this would inspire new work, challenge what I thought I already knew and extend into a wide range of creative opportunities."
- Henriata
"Being part of Mel's Community Hub has been amazing"
"From the start, I felt welcomed by a group of like-minded people. The support here is just fantastic.
Mel is always around, super kind, and incredibly helpful. Whether you need advice, feedback, or even a tutorial she is there ready to help."
- Ayleen
THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL GET
For only $299 you get all this:
✓ You'll learn how to discover potential clients and how to approach them.
✓ You'll learn how to compose patterns that are well balanced and pleasing to the eye
✓ Learn how to create a cohesive and consistent bank of colours
✓ You’ll learn how to create technical repeats in Procreate, Photoshop or Illustrator
✓ You’ll learn how to price your work and write up licensing contracts
✓ Learn how to find clients, reach out to them, price your work and write contracts
✓ You'll gain motivation, confidence and skills that will get you clients
✓ A beautiful, cohesive nature inspired collection ready to send to potential clients
*No risk 14 day money back guarantee*
Total Value = $695
CLAIM MY $299 OFFER
Plus, these FREE bonuses...
12 months FREE access to the Learn with Mel Community Hub
✓ Tutorials to help you build your creative and technical skills.
✓ Support & encouragement from Mel and fellow creatives
✓ Challenges designed to push you forward
✓ Walkthroughs of Mel's process to creating patterns
✓ Live meetups and q & a's
✓ Constructive critique
✓ and so, so, so much more...
Notion for Pattern Designers
Plan, Organise, & Manage Your Pattern Collections!
Discover the immense potential and seamless functionality of Notion for planning, organising, and designing pattern collections.
"I learned so much. Notion was intimidating me but now I feel more confident that I can use it productively. So appreciated this class. Thanks so much!" - Donna Sweeney
Find your Signature Style as an Artist & Stand Out!
Are you ready to stand out as an artist? Learn how to develop your signature style in just 2 weeks!
Learn my secrets to developing your style and licensing more art with my easy-to-follow simple steps.
Peek inside the 10+ hour masterclass
I’ve structured this course into 6 weeks of content
with over 44 individual lesson videos.
MODULE 1
The Fundamentals
Completely new to Surface Pattern Design? No problem! In the first week, you'll learn the fundamentals of Surface Pattern Design.
What does it include:
✓ You'll learn about my own journey and a little insight into my business
✓ You'll learn how to make money as a Surface Pattern Designer
✓ You'll learn how to develop your signature style
✓ You'll learn how to discover licensing opportunities
$65 Value
MODULE 2
Finding Inspiration, Colour & Sketching
In this module, you'll lay the groundwork for creating a pattern.
This includes:
✓ Finding Inspiration, Generating Ideas & Creating a Moodboard
✓ Sketching Motifs
✓ Colour Theory
✓ Creating a Colour Bank
$65 Value
MODULE 3
Colour & Texture
In this module, I'll show you how to colour your icons. I will be doing this traditionally, as well as in Procreate, Photoshop and in Illustrator. You can pick and choose which one you'd prefer or have a go at all of them.
This includes:
✓ How to know what platform/software to use
✓ How to colour your motifs in Procreate
✓ How to colour your motifs in Photoshop
✓ How to colour your motifs in Illustrator
✓ How to colour your motifs traditionally
$65 Value
MODULE 4
Pattern Composition
This module is HUGE and may require a little longer than the other modules to make your way through. You'll learn the fundamentals of pattern composition as well as how to create basic and complex repeat patterns on different platforms
This includes:
✓ Pattern Composition Fundamentals
✓ Pattern Composition in Procreate
✓ Pattern Composition in Photoshop
✓ Pattern Composition in Illustrator
$200 Value
MODULE 5
Pattern Collections
In this module, I'll show you why, when and how to create Pattern Collections.
This includes:
✓ Pattern Collection Fundamentals
✓ Colourways & Displaying your Collection in Photoshop
✓ Colourways & Displaying your Collection in Procreate
✓ Colourways & Displaying your Collection in Illustrator
✓ How to display your collection on a sales page for potential clients
$132 Value
MODULE 6
The Business of Surface Pattern Design
This module is also HUGE and may require a little longer than the other modules to make your way through. You'll learn the business side of surface pattern design.
This includes:
✓ Putting together a portfolio and getting clients
✓ How to Price, write contracts & copyright
✓ Preparing files for print, getting an agent and marketing
✓ Creating a passive income, mockups & tools for your business
$168 Value
LET ME RECAP WHAT YOU'LL GET
For only $299 you get all this:
6 modules with over 44 lessons, all with a video and accompanying workbook/pdf for each lesson with 24/7 access to the online classroom.
✓MODULE 1 - The fundamentals ($65 value)
✓ MODULE 2 - Finding inspiration, colour theory and sketching ($65 value)
✓ MODULE 3 - Colour & Texture ($65 value)
✓ MODULE 4 - Pattern Composition ($200 value)
✓ MODULE 5 - Pattern Collections ($132 value)
✓ MODULE 6 - The Business of Surface Pattern Design ($168 value)
PLUS THIS incredible bonus...
✓ FREE access to the Learn with Mel Community for 12 months where you will get weekly tutorials, take part in challenges, live Q&A's with mel and more. ($137 value)
1 Payment of $299 USD
*No risk 14-day money-back guarantee*
Total Value = $926 Value
Todays price = $299
I want to make sure you love it + you get awesome results!
I get it, times like these even the smallest of investments make you think twice. So I am taking away all the risk.
Because if you jump in and buy this amazing course today, you are 100% covered by my 14-day money-back guarantee.
Hey there,
I'm Mel
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As an award-winning Illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer from Wellington, New Zealand, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a transformative industry. Whether you're a painter, artist, or digital creator, Surface Pattern Design offers a pathway to increased confidence, income, and a fulfilling future. My work with clients like Spotlight (Aus/NZ), Hallmark, Auzou, Wentworth puzzles and major publishers such as Scholastic UK and Harper Collins demonstrates the vast potential within this field.
With 10+ years of industry experience and even longer as a freelancer, I've navigated creative blocks, income fluctuations, and the uncertainties of the creative path. I'm passionate about sharing this hard-earned knowledge to help you build a sustainable career.
Surface Pattern Design is an exciting and accessible industry, welcoming your unique style. Sharing my knowledge and witnessing my students' success is a passion of mine. Echoing Lilla Rogers, "people buy your joy," I believe that passion fuels success. The opportunities within this industry are truly limitless, and I'm eager to help you explore them and build a business that helps pays your mortgage and allows you the freedom to feel the joy of creating patterns.
