Discover 20 Surface Pattern Designers Available for Licensing
Are you looking for beautiful surface pattern designs for your brand or your next project? This post highlights 20 talented surface pattern designers whose stunning work is ready for licensing.
From bold colorful graphic prints to detailed floral patterns, there’s something for everyone in this list of creative pattern artists. Whether you need patterns for fashion, home decor, packaging or just looking for inspiration in the pattern design world, this list is a great place to start your search for professional pattern designers.
Illustration by Linn Warme
Linn Warme is a Swedish surface pattern designer and illustrator who loves the Swedish forest and the animals that live there. She has worked as a print designer for some of Sweden’s biggest fashion brands. During those years, she honed her skills to focus on production and the final product, while staying creative and passionate about the design process. Linn’s patterns and illustrations have been used on wallpapers, textiles, phone cases, packaging, and more worldwide.
Now, Linn works as a freelancer and is available for licensing projects and custom commissions.
I’m a surface designer and maker from Melbourne, Australia who creates patterns inspired by nature and my life living in Melbourne. My work has featured on products such as fabric, umbrellas, baby goods, journals, beeswax wraps, hats, medical scrubs, and more. I love seeing my designs come to life and working with clients whether they are from smaller businesses to larger brands. I also create a curated collection of pattern goods under my business Fabric Drawer and have my work available on fabric and wallpaper on Spoonflower.
Elizabeth Olwen is a Canadian Print & Pattern Designer living in Portugal. She is known for her vibrant and joyful pattern and illustration work, and her unique and iconic approach to color, from organic odes to nature to playful graphic geometrics. She also loves to teach others her approach, through her online classes on Skillshare and Domestika, and in real life at her creative retreats in Europe. She does branded collaborations with companies all over the world, on all sorts of products, like bedding, fabric, jewelry, apparel, stationery, wallpaper, home decor and so much more.
You can find out more about her work in her portfolio.
I’m Anna Black — a Scottish surface designer based in beautiful Portugal, where I now live with my husband and kids. I specialise in crafting elegant designs with a vintage feel, and my goal is to bring that timeless elegance into modern homes across the world. I’m fascinated by pattern history and am particularly inspired by Arts & Crafts, Chinoiserie and Indian Floral patterns where a range of plants, animals and birds are common themes.
Complementing my appreciation of heritage designs, I love to use traditional techniques as an integral part of my workflow. My patterns are completely hand drawn and laid out on paper before being finished digitally, giving them an authentic touch that my clients love.
The main focus for my business has been on licensing my designs for wallpaper, but they are also ideal for other product categories such as soft furnishings, stationery and fashion. I relish collaborating with clients to make unique collections, so if you’re interested in working with me, let’s connect!
Crissie Rodda is a New Zealand illustrator, best known for her deliciously eclectic colour palettes. From funky florals, to colourful characters and hand-lettered words of wisdom, Crissie loves to create artwork that is vibrant, playful and up-lifting. Her artwork can be found on a variety of products including fabric, stationery, product packaging and textiles.
Ellen McKenna is an abstract surface pattern designer and artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Specialising in both digital and painterly repeat patterns, Ellen’s work is colourful, bold and expressive. Ellen specializes in manipulating her physical art from canvas and paper, using Photoshop, into digital repeat pattern tiles that can be used as surface art for countless product categories.
Ellen has been very lucky to work with many creative companies across the world. She prides herself on creating an easy and open communication process between herself and her licensing clients. Ellen has licensed her patterns across several products categories, including fashion, textiles / fabric, home wares, stationery and wall coverings, but is also open to new surface design collaborations and categories. Ellen welcomes new clients to contact her to view her extensive pattern portfolio for licensing.
I’m an Aussie surface pattern designer, teacher to creatives, and mama of two rambunctious boys, currently living amongst the charm, color, and pastel de nata of Lisbon, Portugal.
I create thoughtfully minimal designs that blend trending colors with timeless elements. Using simple hand-drawn motifs and carefully curated palettes, I craft patterns that are versatile, visually impactful, and designed to stand the test of time.
My patterns have made me a top-selling designer on Spoonflower, the world’s largest print-on-demand platform for fabric, wallpaper, and home decor. My designs have also been licensed by brands including Australia Zoo, Alice & Ames, Kapow Kids, Boba Baby Wraps, Gnash Swimwear, Yeah Baby Goods, and more.
My work has been featured in Peppermint Magazine, Pattern Pulse 2, and throughout The Quilted Home Handbook by Wendy Chow of The Weekend Quilter.
I’m always excited to collaborate with brands looking for unique, market-ready designs that connect with today’s consumers.
I’m a Surface Pattern Designer from the South Coast of the UK and I create bold and playful artwork underpinned by my love of colour. I specialise in designs for stationery and home decor but I have licensed my art widely in a number of categories. These include tech accessories, puzzles, greeting cards, wallpaper, craft kits, packaging, and apparel.
I have licensed patterns for companies including phone cases for Casetify, tableware and stationery for Studio Oh (with whom I’ve had the pleasure of seeing more work in stores such as TJ Max and Nordstrom Rack), wallpaper for Otto Studio, a stationery collection for Miquelrius and needlepoint kits for Unwind Studio.
I also create custom designs for brands and follow trends closely to ensure my work is relevant, contemporary, and always current.
Heather Mueller is a surface pattern designer and illustrator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the years, she has collaborated with numerous esteemed brands, including Adobe, Skillshare, West Elm, Blue Star Press, Arthouse & Co., Wild as Heck, and Williams Sonoma.
Her work is licensed for a variety of beautiful products, such as hats, home goods and stationery. Drawing inspiration from nature, vintage ephemera, lettering, and color, Heather brings a unique vibrancy to her designs. She is passionate about creating meaningful and visually stunning work that delights and inspires.
Jackie Tahara founded UnBlink Studio on beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada, where she creates fun and boldly colourful surface pattern designs and illustrations. Her designs include fantasy florals and tropicals, sophisticated prints for wallpaper and home décor, cute designs for kids, and so much more. Although she is constantly experimenting and trying out new ideas, influenced by her love of retro designs, the Japandi aesthetic, the natural world and everything she sees on her international travels, her pattern designs are always recognizable as uniquely “hers”.
Jackie has licensed her designs to numerous licensing partners for apparel, fabrics, kidswear, kitchen products, stationery, tech cases, and more; her popular designs are available to purchase on all kinds of products in her online shops. Get in touch with Jackie via her website and find all her latest work and collaborations at Instagram @unblinkstudio.
I’m Karen Mattiazzo, a Graphic and Surface Pattern designer from Brazil based in England, illustrating motifs like animal skulls, teal jungles, crystals, tropical forests, and runes here and there. I like illustrating bold, mystical, enchanting, and vibrant themes to add a touch of magic to any surface. I print Monstera Skulls and Tropical Magic collections on paper and fabric to sell on my online shop and would love to be commissioned to design something bespoke for a brand, either to print on the product range I offer or your own products.
I have collections available for licensing on my portfolio, from lunar moths and lavender stems to full moons and antlers. Usually, collections have two variations of colours and 8 to 12 designs of the same motif varying in complexity to make it a consistent collection when printed on a series of surfaces. I believe my patterns match well with paper and fabric, stationery and bandanas and scarves with a repeat print with or without skulls can brighten up a space or an outfit.
Lucia Sanguinetti-Jonescheit is a fashion and surface pattern designer based in Germany, with over 15 years of experience in the fashion and textile industry. Through Deinki Studio, she creates playful yet sophisticated patterns inspired by nature, dreams, and memories.
Lucia licenses her work globally, with designs featured on fabric, wallpaper & home decor, baby and kids’ apparel, and more. She also works as a freelance kidswear designer, often creating custom artwork tailored to each brand’s vision.
Maria is an illustrator and surface designer with a flair for bold color and elevating everyday joy. She specializes in thoughtfully composed, hand-painted repeating patterns and vibrant spot illustrations.
Maria’s favorite subjects are florals, nature, food, and still lifes. Maria lives and works from her midwestern home studio in St. Paul, Minnesota along with her bookish husband, free-spirited kiddos, and two mischievous cats. She finds great joy in collaborating with clients to bring creative visions to life and would love to chat with you about all the colorful possibilities!
Hi, I’m Natalia, a surface designer and illustrator based in Frankfurt, Germany. I love bold, bright colours and my whimsical, playful style is perfect for all kinds of children’s products – toys, fabrics, and home decor. My designs and illustrations can be found on stationery, greeting cards, and gift wrap in shops across Europe. Everyday life and nature are a great source of inspiration for me. I’m open to licensing opportunities and collaborations.
Hello! My name is Seiko Sisco, a surface pattern designer based in Pittsburgh, PA. I create vibrant and playful story-driven designs that often feature hand-drawn nature-inspired motifs and charming animal friends. With a timeless yet fresh style, my work adds a touch of whimsy, joy, and authenticity to any product line, especially for kids’ fabric, clothing, accessories, and nursery decor.
My work has been licensed by print-on-demand fabric companies and those fabrics have been transformed into adorable dresses, quilts, and accessories by small business owners. Drawing inspiration from both my Japanese heritage and everyday life, I bring a unique perspective to surface pattern design, creating pattern collections that feel personal, uplifting, and full of life.
Hi, I am Valeria Frustaci, an illustrator and surface designer. I live in NYC but I was born and grew up in Italy. I like books, traveling, and drawing. Illustration and patterns are my specialties: I like colorful and geometrical compositions, I create new vector designs all the time: it is very hard for me to stop! I collaborate with many clients here in the US and abroad.
One of the most interesting collaborations so far has been with Deny Design: thanks to this company some of my designs are licensed at Target and Indigo! Another awesome project I was involved in was creating dessert sleeves for Eataly North America: it was really fun to come up with specific illustrations related to each dessert. I am always looking for interesting new projects, so shoot me an email if you have something in mind!
Veronica Galbraith is a Colombian graphic and surface pattern designer based in the UK. Veronica is known for her bold and colourful graphic prints and patterns. You can also find her bright patterns on various products in her shop, Republic of Happy.
Hi! My name is Yuliia Bahniuk, and I am a surface pattern designer and illustrator with over 12 years of experience creating vibrant, nature-inspired designs for a wide range of products, including apparel, home decor, stationery, and children’s books.
Originally from Ukraine and now living in India, my work beautifully blends influences from Ukrainian traditions, Indian vibrancy, and my deep love for nature, birds, and intricate details.
I specialize in creating colorful patterns that often feature detailed motifs, ethnic-inspired ornaments, and folk art influences. My work is primarily centered around nature, as I aim to highlight its beauty and raise awareness about it through my art. My designs are versatile and have been licensed for clothing, decor, stationery, souvenirs, Apple Arcade games, and more.
I’m a designer/illustrator of prints and patterns & a copyright educator who lives in Lisbon. As a creator who loves exploring new styles as much as protecting intellectual property, I found myself shifting my business model from microstocks to licensing. I feel it’s a more transparent & safe way for my clients and me. When I first started enquiring about a proper license to use my art I realized how poorly some platforms inform both artists and buyers regarding licenses they offer, which results in misuse and copyright violations that could have been avoided should both sides be fully informed by the ‘middleman’ that sells the art.
Now people started coming to me directly more often for licensing and I’m really proud of the progress I have made over the past 2 years since I chose to represent myself. For example, I’ve collected some useful instruments for a smooth and effective partnership, like an accessible library, which is also a playground for my client’s projects, a contract with very clear terms, and a platform to help us keep track of the process because that is all about respect and care for my clients, my fellow entrepreneurs.
I prefer licensing because in my experience it allows a company to show a person behind their product, a real artist. It always adds value and makes it unique, especially in the growing use of AI-generated content. Artists retain copyright over their work, making direct licensing the ideal way to adapt their art to a company’s needs. It offers enhanced control and flexibility. Also, if you partner with an artist you get to know about all their new collections & updates first, and there is always an option of customizing/editing any illustration of choice.
I have long-term licensing partnerships with big companies in different industries such as textiles, mobile accessories, wallpapers, etc. I dream of having my art on accessories such as silk scarves, twilli, or bags. I love it when the collaboration starts from licensing and grows out to be a whole partnership with creating not just prints but also the style, the branding, and the appeal, I’m looking forward to seeing my ideas come into reality, so reach out if it resonates with you.
Carrie Cantwell is an illustrator and surface pattern designer who licenses her art with Pottery Barn Kids, Target, Wayfair, and more. Carrie loves working directly with companies to discover trends and design art that fits their needs. Her goal as a licensing artist is to help brands create products that uplift, bring joy, and of course, sell!
Thank you, Jonas, for the wonderful feature! I’m truly honoured to be included and to be in such great company :-)