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Pattern Design Resources

Kids’ Pattern Inspiration Finder – a Theme & Idea Creator Tool

Find inspiration for your next kids’ pattern or print with our Kids Pattern Inspiration Finder tool.

Jonas Welin28 August, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Spoonflower Tag Generator Tool: Find Tags That Bring Buyers & Sales

On Spoonflower, empty tag slots are searches your design never shows up in. This free tool turns a few words about your pattern into a full 13-tag set, drawn from…

Jonas Welin22 July, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Discover 10 Talented Textile Pattern Designers from Around the World

I asked 10 textile pattern designers from around the world to share their work and introduce themselves. Their styles range from hand-painted florals to playful, colorful prints.

Jonas Welin15 July, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Free Seamless Pattern Design Previewer: Test Your Repeats Online

A pattern can look perfect as a single tile and still fall apart once it repeats. This free tool shows you the full picture in seconds. Upload one tile, test…

Jonas Welin14 July, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

10 Places to Find Surface Pattern Design Jobs Online

Finding surface pattern design jobs isn't easy. This list rounds up 10 of the best job boards to check, so you can spend less time searching and more time applying.

Jonas Welin8 June, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

12 Swimwear Print Designers to Hire for Your Next Collection

We invited 12 of our favorite swimwear and surface pattern designers to show off their work and introduce themselves. Whether you're building a new swim or resortwear collection or searching…

Jonas Welin2 June, 2026

Illustration resources

16 Talented Nordic Illustrators We’re Excited About

Meet 16 fantastic illustrators from across the Nordics, sharing their work and stories. A great resource for brands looking to collaborate and illustrators looking for inspiration

Jonas Welin15 May, 2026

Tools for Creatives

Weekly Planner Builder for Creatives – Free, Custom & Printable

A good weekly plan keeps your projects moving and your deadlines under control. Design your own custom planner layout, export it as a PDF or JPG, and use it every…

Jonas Welin14 July, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

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. Browse their portfolios…

Jonas Welin27 April, 2026

Online Portfolio

10 Best Portfolio Platforms for Creatives & How to Pick the Right One

Webflow, Cargo, WordPress, and 6 others compared side by side. Which one fits your work, your budget, and your skill level? We break it all down for you and include…

Jonas Welin21 April, 2026

Featured Artist

Interview with Illustrator Krittika Mittal – A Honest Talk on Art & Self-Doubt

Krittika Mittal is refreshingly honest about the messy parts of building a creative career, the imposter syndrome, the self-doubt, and the slow process of learning to trust her own voice.

Jonas Welin16 April, 2026

Illustration resources

14 Brilliant European Illustrators We’re Excited About

We reached out to 14 fantastic illustrators from across Europe and invited them to show their work. A great resource for brands looking to collaborate or anyone searching for new…

Jonas Welin16 April, 2026

Selling your Work

Where to Sell Your Art Online? Find the Right Platform for You

For illustrators, designers, and artists looking to sell their work online: take our quick 2-minute quiz and find the platform that fits your needs. We compare 10 options including Shopify,…

Jonas Welin13 April, 2026

Featured Artist

Interview with Melissa Donne – Licensing, Brand Collaborations & Saying Yes

Illustrator & Pattern designer Melissa Donne talks about licensing her work, landing brand collaborations, & building a new creative career for herself

Jonas Welin7 April, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Meet 19 Wallpaper Designers Creating Beautiful Patterns

Pattern Designer ResourcesI asked 19 wallpaper designers to share their work and introduce themselves. Their styles are so mixed and go from hand-painted botanicals to more abstract designs. It's a…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Online Portfolio

21 Wix Portfolio Examples – Illustrator Websites We Love

A collection of 21 beautiful illustrator portfolio websites built with Wix. Get inspired by how these talented artists showcase their work online.

Jonas Welin3 June, 2026

Illustration resources

15 Go-to Packaging Illustrators to Hire to Help Brands Stand Out

Featuring 15 amazing packaging illustrators with experience with labels, boxes, bottles, and everything packaging.

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Marketing for Creatives

Why Every Creative Business Needs an Email Newsletter

A newsletter is one of the best ways to share your work and keep in touch with people who actually care. Unlike social media, you own your email list, so…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Meet 15 Must-Know Fabric Designers for Prints & Patterns

I reached out to fabric designers whose prints and patterns I really adore, and asked each of them to introduce themselves and show some of their work. I wanted to…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Pattern Idea Generator for Surface Pattern Designers – Online Tool

Stuck on what to draw? This free online tool gives you a surface pattern design idea in one click, just keep generating until you find an idea you love, and…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Pattern Design Resources

Discover 16 Freelance Textile Designers that will Inspire you

Discover 16 textile designers as they share their work and introduce themselves. A simple way to find talent in pattern design to follow, connect with, or collaborate with.

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Featured Artist

Interview with Illustrator Asia Orlando – Creating Worlds & Bringing Magic to Life

Featured ArtistAsia Orlando is an illustrator and visual storyteller based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, known for her detailed worlds filled with animals, plants, with a touch of magic. After starting in…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Shopping Guides

Black Friday & Cyber Week Deals for Illustrators & Designers (2025)

It's that time of year again for the Black Friday and Cyber Week/Monday sale. In this guide, I'll be highlighting the best online deals for Illustrators, Pattern Designers and Graphic…

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

Shopping Guides

15 Artist-Run Shops to Buy Beautiful Floral Art Prints Online

Discover 15 artist-run online shops selling beautiful floral art prints. Find unique art from independent artists and support them directly.

Jonas Welin18 March, 2026

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