Discover 16 Freelance Textile Designers that will Inspire you
Looking for inspiration or new textile designers to work with? In this post, 16 textile designers share a small look into their work and introduce themselves to us. Discover new, amazing talents in the world of pattern design and textiles to follow, connect with, or collaborate with in the future.
Pattern Design by Linn Warme
Hi! I’m Angela, I’m a freelance illustrator and pattern designer from Italy.
My artworks are playful, vibrant and full of life, whether it is for a children’s book, a greeting card or fabric, I like to create relations among colors and characters so that there’s always something going on and a story to tell.
My career started in animation working on an italian tv series named “Pipì, Pupu and Rosemary” for preschool kids.
After that I got closer to the world of children’s illustration with its bold bright colours and quirky creatures and started collaborating with publishers all around the world.
My illustrations can be found in picture and activity books, board and memory games, cards, puzzles and many more.
About 10 years ago I discovered surface design and since then I’ve been drawing prints and patterns with specific products in mind such as greeting cards, stationery, fabric, wallpaper and home decor.
When creating a pattern collection I care a lot about colours and little details to be sure each design stands on its own while looking cohesive all together.
Please Visit my website and say hello to explore licensing opportunities or commission me for freelance work.
Hi! I’m Linn Warme, a pattern designer and illustrator based in Sweden.
I studied textile art at a bachelor level and later earned a master’s in textile design. Over the years I’ve worked both as an in-house designer for major Swedish fashion brands and as a freelancer.
My work is covers everything from hand-painted drawings to vector designs, and everything in-between. My patterns can be found on textiles, wallpaper, clothing, homewares, and swimwear. I love the creative process of taking inspiration from nature and the Swedish forest and bring it into my patterns.
These days I’m open for licensing, commissions and collaborations. If you’re interested, get in touch!
Working from her studio on the doorstep of Noosa’s iconic coastline, Cass Deller blends the beauty of her natural surroundings and beach holiday nostalgia to create her signature coastal style.
Cass’s work is light on detail, utilizing the natural flow of watercolour and loose brushstrokes to form her modern, distinctly feminine artwork. With over 10 years experience as a designer and a passion for collaboration, Cass has worked with global companies as well as some of Australia’s most-well known brands to bring a fresh, modern edge to the lifestyle + fashion industry.
With a passion for helping creative women find their voice + artistic freedom, Cass created her signature Surface Pattern Design Course and also offers exclusive private mentoring, empowering other women to create a beautiful design career, on their own terms.
I’m Jenn Yu, the artist and surface designer behind The Intended Space, based in Hong Kong. I create art as a soothing escape, aiming to share that calmness and sophistication with others. This is why my works often use muted colours, pastels and earthy tones. Although many of my designs are created digitally, they mostly originated from paintings using traditional mediums, such as acrylic or gouache, or simple black ink sketches in my sketchbook.
I’m passionate about licensing my art to companies, helping them create products that add a touch of softness and femininity to their customers’ everyday life is my ultimate goal. You can find my art on products like stationery, partyware, gift packaging, fabric, and more.
My biggest inspiration comes from my two children. Their magical imagination sparks countless ideas during our storytime together. Unboxing product samples with my little fans in my cozy home studio brings me so much joy. I believe art is contagious, and I want everyone who uses products featuring my work to feel that same sense of joy and delight.
Hi! I’m Juli Galecka, a designer specializing in hand-painted prints and patterns.
My main medium is gouache, though I love experimenting with mixed techniques.
My work tells stories about nature and our connection to it. I also collect stories about colors and scents — I’m passionate about everything that involves making things from scratch: old recipes, natural fragrances, herbal learning or growing your own vegetables.
Something very important to me is animal rights. I’m always open to voluntary collaborations with nonprofit organizations that support animals.
Hello! I’m Kate, a surface designer living in beautiful Brooklyn, NY. I adore the way patterns have the ability to transform everyday objects, adding depth, interest and personality. My artwork often incorporates clean lines and lots of symmetry, with a focus on satisfying geometry and balance. But my playful side comes out through my use of bold color combinations and hand-drawn motifs, maintaining an element of humanity in each piece.
I’ve licensed my vector artwork to companies all over the world for many different products including home decor, apparel, accessories and packaging, and I’ve had the honor of creating an original wallpaper design that’s displayed in an ongoing exhibit at the National Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. I especially love working with fabric and textiles, and I’ve designed many organic quilter’s collections for both Cloud9 and Ink & Arrow for QT Fabrics. Seeing what other creatives make with my designs has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
I’m an artist and surface pattern designer and I love to create bold, joyful artworks, as well as surface pattern designs for fabric, wallpaper, clothing and more. My work features florals, geometrics and hand drawn elements in a bright, graphic style and I love working with brands to see their vision for their products come to life with my designs and I also create a handful of my own thoughtfully designed and manufactured products
I had my own handmade clothing business for many years and have a strong connection to fabric so I especially love to see my work translated into fabric designs for other sewists. I also teach sewists to create and print their own fabric that they can then sew with.
Hi! I’m Nat, a surface pattern designer based in Argentina. I’ve loved drawing and botanicals for as long as I can remember, but it took me a while to figure out how to express my creative self. When I discovered pattern design, I became obsessed! Creating motifs, making the repeat work, playing with color combinations… I just love it.
I’m drawn to florals, delicate motifs and soft palettes. I like giving my work a warm, handmade feel with a touch of nostalgia. My days are usually very quiet and simple, and that’s the feeling I try to reflect in my designs.
I currently sell my work on Spoonflower, and I’m also open to licensing opportunities.
I’m Rachel Parker, a surface pattern designer based in Northamptonshire in the UK. I’ve been drawn to creative pursuits all my life and have spent the last 14 years focused on repeating patterns. There’s something about the satisfaction of a repeat clicking into place; I can spend hours fiddling and tweaking a layout until the flow feels exactly right. It’s so exciting sending a pattern out into the world to be turned into metres of fabric, wallpaper, notebooks…once a design is in repeat, the possibilities are endless! Colour is so important to my work, I’m a maximalist at heart and I love to create designs that are vibrant, bold and perhaps offer something unexpected.
I always keep one eye on design trends and will happily follow a client brief, but the art that I make for myself comes from a more intuitive place and it’s those pieces that tend to fly. My art is always hand- drawn, either in my sketchbook or on my iPad, and it’s important to me that the finished piece retains that individuality. My favourite place to draw is sitting in our campervan, cosied up with a cup of tea and a view of the sea.
You can find my art on a range of products all over the world, from yoga mats to hand- tufted rugs to swimwear. I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations, so if you’re looking for some colourful art to elevate your next project then get in touch!
Hi! I’m Megan, a surface pattern designer based in Alberta, Canada. I feel very fortunate to live where mountains, oceans, prairies, and forests offer an endless source of inspiration. Nature has always been at the core of my designs, and the landscapes around me naturally find their way into my work. I love creating designs that reflect the places that I care about most.
I enjoy experimenting with many art mediums, whether painting, block printing, photography, or cyanotypes, I always have a project on the go, and finding ways to weave them into my designs is one of my favourite parts of the process.
I specialize in fabrics and wallpapers with playful, delicate patterns that bring a touch of nature to everyday life. I am grateful for the creative freedom that surface design allows. There is always a new pattern to create and I am never bored!
I’m Rachel, an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in the UK. My inspiration comes from all forms of nature and the little everyday joys in my life. I love creating patterns and illustrations for both children and adults, and my style adapts well to each. My process usually begins with hand-drawn sketches in my trusty large landscape sketchbook. From there, I build a fun, quirky colour palette to suit the piece. Finally, I bring everything to life using a variety of brushes and textures in both Procreate and Photoshop. When I’m not illustrating, you’ll find me crafting! Whether it’s a sewing project, embroidery art, or trying to finish various knitting or crochet projects, I love making beautiful things with my hands.
Hi I’m Ashley Beasley, the creative behind Presutti Design! I’m a mom of two boys, living in the suburbs outside Houston, TX, and filling my spare time with surface pattern design. By day I am a full-time soft goods product designer where I create tech-packs and style guides with color, print, and material specs. A few years back my love for patterns brought me to start creating just for myself, and now I have my patterns available with multiple clients including fabric, wallpaper, and stationery.
Seeing my designs come to life in peoples homes and through what they make is very rewarding, and I’m blessed to be able to share this gift with the world and have this great community to connect with.
My future goal is to dive more into homewares and interiors and create beautiful designs people use in their everyday lives, but I’m always open to new opportunities in any category!
Hello! I’m Skye McNeill, an illustrator and textile designer living in the misty wilds of the Pacific Northwest. I love telling stories through images and am most inspired by the fauna and flora of the natural world. I draw a lot of birds and cute animals, but also enjoy making intricate botanicals and abstract textures. I am especially drawn to creating images for children and the young at heart and love integrating bold colors and quirky, playful motifs into my work.
My training in both classical fine art painting and in graphic design has given me fluidity of style and techniques, and over the past couple decades I’ve been lucky enough to work for a large variety of clients, from global sportswear brands to small craft groups to publishers. I’ve produced my own lines of products from children’s clothes to women’s fashion scarves to home accessories. Recently I’ve been playing with rug tufting and learning to turn my illustrations into satisfyingly tactile wool creations.
Find me puttering around my garden with my three chickens, reading children’s books to my kiddo and cat, or beachcombing for tiny treasures.
Hello, I’m Anna, and I am the designer behind DenesAnnaDesign.
I studied Fashion design at the University. While working in the fashion industry, I fell in love with the print design process too. I adore designing complex, intricate patterns. All my prints are hand-drawn, giving my designs a natural charm. I draw my inspiration from nature, from childhood memories, and from my three kids and husband.
It really excites me to see my work scattered around the world in various products, bringing joy to people. It always astonishes me how much a print can elevate a product to become full of life and personality.
Lately, I’m working on changing my wardrobe to garments that are made and designed by me. Using fabrics with my print designs on them. My dream is to offer my sewing patterns as well, next to my prints. Giving an opportunity to anyone who wants to enjoy and appreciate the process of handmade garments and home decor.
I’m an illustrator, surface pattern designer, and teacher based in California. I studied graphic design and worked in the industry for a few years before discovering surface design. I only wish I had found it sooner, because I have truly enjoyed the process of making patterns. Each design feels like a puzzle, from creating motifs, arranging each element thoughtfully, and exploring endless color combinations. I would describe my style as fun, whimsical full of color and texture.
My work has been featured on greeting cards, notepads, embroidery, stickers, and more. There’s nothing quite like seeing my art in the world, it always brings me joy. I’ve also branched into creating digital wallpaper mockups for other surface designers to use and showcase their beautiful patterns.
When I’m not creating, I’m teaching students how to find their artistic voice. Watching their creativity grow inspires me and reminds me why I love what I do. If you’re interested in working with me, please get in touch. I’d love to connect and create something beautiful together.
Hi! I’m Aidi Riera, a surface pattern designer and illustrator from Barcelona, Spain.
I come from the board game industry. I had my own company for many years, and after selling it, I suddenly found myself with free time for the first time in ages! I had no idea I was about to start something creative.
As a recovering workaholic, I began to draw and paint just to slow down and heal a little… and that’s how I accidentally fell in love with art. And the rest is history!
Nature and animals, especially cats, inspire me every day.
If my work brings you some joy or a smile, then that’s all I could wish for!
