How to get started in textile and surface pattern design?

How do you become a repeating pattern designer? Do you have to go to college to study textile design? Where can you study surface design? - watch this video to learn the answers and more!
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Thanks for watching!!

[annoif]

I'd love to see watercolour for textile design as a class :)

[giannabella]

I'm so glad you're focusing on the ART part of surface pattern design. (Yes there is a famous teacher who majored in business and who advertises to teach people, saying that they don't have to be able to draw to become a textile designer.)

As an artist, I find your presentation refreshing!!

[chrismechery]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I was actually fed up with everyone sharing using procreate for surface design. I think everyone started with the traditional way of painting and got obsessed with procreate. It's good to know there are people who like to stick to the traditional way of doing things in spite of all the technology available.

[EarpathuEgazhchi]

Your answer satisfies my inner voice that urges me to learn. I found this video motivational. Thank you

[pvp]

Brilliant video Darya! Thank you so much for your honest opinion and thoughts. As someone starting out in this area, I learned a lot!

[murrayrosehg]

Thank You for your video, Darya :-D! I have been searching for information you have shared but none so helpful as yours. You have beautiful work and a I appreciate your gentle manner. I'm off to watch your other videos now - yay!

[droy]

Your explanation is very clear and includes very minutes details. Thanks to you. I am following you for more.

[thedorothyng]

i love this video! it is so informative, thoughtful and encouraging. thank you for thinking through this topic so thoroughly and for sharing your rich experiences with us all ❤️❤️

[ananyaroy]

I must say, your video is amazing! I have seen so many videos on YouTube but you have explained it so well. Thanks a lot ❤

[Me-gbkq]

Such a valuable video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge bank. Very inspirational.❤

[wilgraceo]

Thank you very much for this topic ❤️ i love everything you explained in this video! You gave me a lot of courage and clarity on things i need to start my journey in designing and to have my business. God bless.

[Paolashopss]

Thank you for your videos very informative! I wish you could do one for how to prepare a textile / rug pattern design portfolio for a job!

[ferffdbgshg]

YOU ARE SO COOL AND YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH WITH SHARING THIS VIDEO, I WANT TO PRINT FABRIC, ALREADY CREATED MADE CLOTHING, I WANT TO PRINT PHOTOS OF FLOWERS AND THIS VIDEO IS REALLY GUIDING ME, NEED TO FIND THE IDEAL AND MOST PROFESSIONAL PRINT TECHNIQUE, BUT WILL WATCH ALL YOUR VIDEOS TO GET AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE.

CHEERS DARYA

[aniaphotouk]

I really understand you, I emigrated 20 years ago to UK from Poland and feels like I had to try extra hard. Very useful tips. Currently I cant decide which software to use, as they give such different effects. Photoshop is closest to my heart.

[GreenClothe]

I'm having a hard time transitioning from pencil and paper to digital art, but I enjoyed your video in my learning,

[mynaturalhairjourney]

THANKS SO MUCH, THIS HELP A LOT, HOPE TO SEE MORE🙂

[liudmilat]

Thank you for your video! You are amazing!

[jenniferr]

Really great information, thank you. Can you do a video on how to submit artwork to manufacturers to be printed on fabric? Not spoonflower, but an overseas manufacturer. I understand submitting vector files, but how to submit raster images and best practices.

[betsyritz]

If i am using ipad, what is the app? I use a mac and I don't know if it is best to use adobe lightroom which i like more than photoshop. or whether I should start on Illustrator.

[andreaslightangels]

I would like a video on what computers are best and which programs are best. This is where I get stuck