16 Print & Pattern Designers We’re Obsessed With
We reached out to 16 print and pattern designers from around the world and asked them to share their work and tell us a little about themselves. Whether you’re a brand looking to collaborate or just here to discover new talent and get inspired, there’s something here for you.
Scroll through and explore their portfolios.
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Linn Warme
Hi, I’m Linn Warme, a surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Sweden. Working with print and patterns is pure joy for me, I love every aspect of it, from the creative to the technical side of creating manufacturing-ready repeats.
My work spans from hand-painted designs with a lot of attention to detail to clean, fun graphic work.
I’ve spent years working with print and patterns for some of Sweden’s biggest clothing companies as an in-house designer, and later moved on to a freelance career, where I’ve had the opportunity to make patterns and prints for textiles, wallpaper, homewares, clothes, and swimwear.
Hi! I’m Karina, a textile designer who creates storytelling prints for swim-resort brands that want to build recognisable, stand-out collections. After years of designing in-house, I noticed that I was always emotionally invested in certain kinds of prints. Fun, feminine, expressive designs that are perfect for a summer escape.
Now I work from my sunny little studio in Northern Portugal, where I’m constantly inspired by nature, everyday objects and the beauty in the unexpected. Although I combine both hand-drawn and digital techniques in my print process, hand-painting is what I’m really about. I love that it can’t be easily replicated, is fairly unpredictable (in the best way) and gives each print its own unique edge.
From painted florals, conversationals and tropicals, my designs are made for brands who want prints that are bold and recognisably them; fun motifs, playful details and fresh colour combos.
I’m Erica, a designer and illustrator based in sunny Sydney, Australia. With a background in graphic design, I create bold, colourful art and design across textiles, homewares and lifestyle products.
My work is inspired by nature, good food and the colours, patterns and stories from travelling and exploring different cultures.
I work with clients on both custom projects and licensing, and I love collaborating with brands to bring their vision to life. Alongside this, I’ve developed my own small range of homewares, including napkins, cushions and art prints, designed to add a pop of colour and personality to everyday spaces.
I’m Carole Fenwick, a textiles and surface designer based in Leeds, England. From my home studio I create patterns and illustrations inspired by nature, folk art, mid-century design & vintage typography.
As Maggie Magoo Designs (named after my dog!) I work as a freelance illustrator licensing my designs to companies around the world. I also run my own product based brand, selling online and in independent shops.
I specialise in creating colourful, vibrant, and often quirky patterns, lettering & illustrations – perfect for textiles, homewares and greeting cards. My artwork is often hand drawn, either in my sketchbook, or my Ipad and then digitally reworked on my Mac using Illustrator or Photoshop.
I’m open to collaborating with new companies and licensing my artwork, so if you’re interested in working with me, please contact get in touch via my website. I’d love to hear from you.
I’m Adeline-Julie, a watercolour artist and pattern designer. My work is deeply rooted in nature and the rhythm of the seasons. Blending watercolour, homemade inks, digital drawings, and a touch of gentle poetry, I create pieces that nurture joy, trust, and a sense of calm, softness, and quiet connection to the natural world. I create my own handmade inks and water-based colours using plants and flowers, adding sometimes a deeply personal and sensory dimension to my work. Every piece is a fusion of tradition, craftsmanship, and a profound appreciation for nature’s quiet beauty.
I live in the Belgian countryside, where daily walks through the landscapes I cherish offer endless inspiration. These moments outdoors are a source of wonder and connection, shaped by the rhythm of the changing seasons.
Through my patterns, I hope to offer a gentle pause, a moment of calm, serenity, poetry and subtle emotion within the rhythm of everyday life.
Hi, I’m Deni. I’m a surface pattern designer and illustrator. Originally from Argentina, I am currently based in Spain. While I work across various media, my creative process is primarily digital. My designs combine movement, sometimes symmetry, intricate and playful elements. Lately, I’ve been drawn to a block-print aesthetic, aiming to capture that soulful, handcrafted feel in my work. Nature is my constant inspiration, and color is my obsession.
You can find my designs on Spoonflower, and I’m always open to new licensing opportunities!
On my website, you’ll find prints curated from my analog paintings. I also recently illustrated a botanical-floral coloring book, which you can find on Amazon.
Hi! I’m Jenna Freimuth, a multidisciplinary artist based in Minneapolis, MN. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Arts and a Black Belt in Creative Curiosity. I work with both digital and analog techniques, and my chipper, whimsical illustrations are full of color, florals, and everyday treasures. I’m inspired by goofy oddities, maximalist interior design, and vintage prints. As a pattern enthusiast, I enjoy drawing motifs and then puzzling them out on the computer to create dynamic repeats. I’d love to license my prints and patterns for home goods or wallpaper collections. Interested in chatting about a fresh collection or which Office episode is the best? Let’s connect!
I’m Aline, a surface pattern designer based on Madeira Island. I approach design through context, thinking about how a pattern will live as part of someone’s everyday space and how it will settle in over time. My work combines hand-drawn and digital techniques, exploring floral, botanical, abstract, and geometric patterns, developed as collections in earthy tones that feel both timeless and grounded.
I value the collaborative process and take time to understand where a design belongs before it fully takes shape, whether that means evolving an idea together from the beginning or translating a clear direction into a finished piece. I’m drawn to projects that prioritize lasting appeal, thoughtful details, and intentional creation. My designs live in wallpaper, slow fashion, textiles, and stationery, and I’m always open to exploring new product categories.
Hello! I’m Ali, a Surface Pattern Designer and Illustrator living in the beautiful countryside of Northamptonshire, England. I like to describe myself as a curious person with a passion for colour and design, and I love creating happy, colourful work that brings a sense of happiness and warmth to everyday life.
A series of layers describes my process. My design process often begins with an inky drawing, painting, or cut paper, whether traditionally or digitally, before moving onto Photoshop or Illustrator, where I add colour, patterns, and hand-painted textures.
Pattern design brings me immense joy, and I love the challenge of creating repeats, whether tricky technical ones or simpler layouts and getting the balance and flow ‘just right.’
My work spans a wide range of worldwide markets, including greeting cards, stationery, jigsaw puzzles, fabrics, calendars, craft stamps, and apparel.
I’m always open to new licensing opportunities, commissions and collaborations. If you would like to see more of my work, please head over to my website and feel free to get in touch. I would love to hear from you!
Hello! My name is Amanda Bierbaum, and I am a pattern designer from western Wisconsin. I grew up here in the Midwest where I enjoy the four seasons and try to make the most of our short growing season.
The designs I create are a playful expression of the world around me. My style is graphic and colorful, often representational of nature. In the warmer months I fill my creative cup with inspiration from the outdoors often sketching the flowers in my garden. In the winter you can find me at my computer or in my studio, paintbrush in hand.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in visual communication, then later went back for my MA and MFA in Digital Printmaking. I’ve always had one foot in fine art, and the other in graphic design, and surface pattern design is where those two sides meet.
Hello, I’m Sherry a freelance childrenswear designer based in Bristol, UK creating clothing and toy ranges for clients across the UK and globally. I design commercial, kidswear focused prints and graphics with a sense of play and a quirky cute edge. You can find my prints and graphics on products from sleepsuits and t-shirts through to stacking toys and infant feeding accessories.
Working in the kidswear market is fantastic as it allows me to explore colour and pattern in a way adults may shy away from, creating bold and brilliant childrenswear and toys that stand up to the tests of any wonderfully wild child.
My previous clients include JoJo Maman Bebe, George at Asda, Mothercare, TU, Debenhams, Primark.
I’m Alana, a U.S. based designer and the artist behind Nalani Jones. With a focus on botanicals, my artwork is often characterized as whimsical, delicate and free-spirited. I’ve had the pleasure to see my artwork come alive on fabric and wallpaper, with more collaborations on the horizon.
My inspiration is often found while taking nature walks and then capturing photos along the way. I begin by hand drawing either in a sketchbook or my iPad before taking all of the elements over to Adobe Illustrator to build out a pattern. I love experimenting with a range of color palettes, from soft and feminine to bold and vibrant.
I believe creativity doesn’t have a final destination— it’s an ongoing exploration of what you find beautiful and discovering the things that bring you joy. I find that creating art is soul-soothing and something I very much need in my life. When I’m not dreaming of color palettes and flowers you can find me spending time with friends and family, exploring new places, snowboarding, or simply pondering life!
I’m Bianca, a surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Australia the place I now call home. I’ve always found myself fascinated with nature and the animals that surrounded me. My work has been strongly influenced by my childhood and the experiences I’ve had. Growing up in mostly rural areas, my back yard was full of surprises. Form the monkeys, deer and porcupines that visited our back yard in South Africa. The little hedgehog and beautiful greenery of New Zealand. Today I live surrounded by rabbits, foxes and native animals here in Australia. Along with the beautiful flowers my mother would plant in her cottage style garden.
My work has always felt a little experimental change between digital and analogue mediums, and I’ve always found it hard to define my style. However, as I continue on this creative journey, I’ve realised that style can be more than just the way you draw. For me it’s the softer colour palettes that bring a sense of calm. The whimsical animals that flow throughout and the flowers and elements of nature that I bring in. They are also part of my story, drawing ideas from memories and adding a touch of childlike wonder where I can. My hope is that my work brings joy to those who see it.
I’m Alexandra, a French artist living in the UK with my family (I am a mother of two home-educated children). I spend most of my free time creating, whether it’s designing patterns or playing with clay, always drawn to the beauty of an imperfect mark or texture. I wish to express joy and playfulness through my use of shapes and colours. My go-to techniques to create vibrant artwork are painting, printing and collaging. I like being spontaneous when I work so intuition and serendipity play a big part in my creative process as I believe authentic artwork only arises from a place beyond mental control, a state-of-mind I’d like to carry over in my daily life.
Hi, my name is Gina Triplett, and I’m an illustrator and pattern designer based in Philadelphia, PA. I’m inspired by many things including art museums, vintage textiles, old books, chats with friends, nature and decorative arts traditions. When making my art I use a mix of both digital and analog tools but am especially drawn towards working by hand.
I’ve been lucky enough to create artwork for a wide variety of clients including Whole Foods Market, Converse, The New York Times, and the United States Postal Service.
My favorite things to do are going on long walks and then take that inspiration back to my sketchbook. I split my time between Philadelphia and a little rustic cabin in the woods of Pennsylvania.
I’m Aga Kobylińska, a visual artist and surface pattern designer from Warsaw, Poland, inspired by the world of nature in all its aspects. In my design work I mix detailed illustrations and rich textures to achieve natural flow and balance, using analog techniques (mostly drawing and watercolor painting) to keep a “perfectly imperfect” human touch.
I’ve been designing prints and patterns for almost 10 years, mainly for mum&baby brands and home decor products: bed linen, blankets, wallpapers, bags, baby strollers, clothes, packaging and more. I work mostly on custom orders, focusing on understanding my clients’ needs to deliver beautifully refined projects.
Beyond that, I’m also into fine art: I paint and exhibit my own work, and run an intimate painting studio for adults in Warsaw.
