Illustrative 'Safari' by Emily Thomas
Even
though I have a degree in textile design I still learned so much! I loved the
sketching part of the course and learned how to draw and use mark making and
new equipment in different ways, I dipped an old tooth brush in ink and
made really interesting marks with that, which have featured in one of my
designs! I feel like my designs are so much more interesting and visually
exciting now than they were before the course.
Colourful 'Peg Doll Party' by Alison Mac Cormaic
I have enjoyed every week of the course
and continue to do so as there are many exercises that I will be going back
over. The classes that stand out for me were finding your own colour
combinations around the house and the encouragement to develop and identify our
own style. I haven't quite figured mine out yet but am much further along the
way. Looking forward to the next module already.
Warm 'Sunshine' by Beata Aghoson
This course was wonderful! I enjoyed the process of learning about my style. The most important thing I learnt was the steps to take in Photoshop and Illustrator to be able to manipulate my mixed media paintings. A whole new world opened up to me! I would like to thank you all for putting this course together. Looking forward to the next Modules!
Bold 'Ruffen & Friends Black' by Camilla Foss
Most
powerful element of the course:
Helped
me not only retrieve my style but also believe in it!
Naturalistic 'Bubblegum Woodland' by Gavin Rutherford
For me the most significant part of the course
was it's exploration of colour. Having worked predominantly in black and white
in the past, the course provided me with a great opportunity to try new
palettes and improve my understanding of colour within the context of pattern
design. This really helped me to loosen up my style and get me out of my
comfort zone.
Layered 'Saltdean' by Jessica Gray
The
most powerful aspect of the course for me was the pure enjoyment I got from the
tasks set; sketching from inspirations, playing with colour palette and
exploring design styles.This course has pushed me in directions I would never
naturally explore by myself and through this, has opened up other areas of
design potential.
Bright 'Celebration' by Leah Lovering Jack
The most powerful element of this course was week 1 -
Inspiration. It re-awakened my creative soul and made me look at the world
through new eyes. By the end of week 5 I felt more focused and confident as a
designer and now have a strong and true vision for my patterns and ideas.
Feminine 'Hummingbird and Sunflower' by Lisa Yvette Harbin
The Art and Business of Surface pattern Design
course has inspired me to move out of my comfort zone and challenge myself with
design, and patterns. One element of the course that has helped me as a
designer, was learning how to work with patterns and adding
textures to my design. It has given me a new direction. I can't wait until
Module 2.
Hand-drawn 'Folk Stories' by Magda Szwedowska
These
past 5 weeks have been one of the most creative times in my adult life. The
course is truly a life-changer and it empowered me to pursue my dream of
becoming a surface pattern designer. I never imagined you could learn so much
on an online course and that it could be such a joy to be part of a community
of like minded pattern lovers. Thank you!
Directional 'Painted Zig-Zag' by Rachel Bennett
As
well as learning new photoshop and illustrator skills, this course enabled me
to loosen up, experiment and hone my style and method of working as a designer.
I found it extremely beneficial as it got me motivated and enthused to start my
new collection!
Organic 'Magic Garden' by Teresa Kirk
Just
to let you know that I have loved the course and its been just what I needed.
There are plenty of tutorials to get stuck into and they're fun, and the
technical info the course covers is invaluable (some of this sort of info
can be hard to come by otherwise). And the Facebook group of other coursemates
really makes the course special. It's so nice to see what other people on the
course are doing and the group is really supportive! Do this course!!
Seasonal 'Winter Walk on Primrose Hill' by Ulrike
Woiwode
The most important elements of the Module 1 Course for me were
about finding inspiration, mark making, finding your motif and sketching. I
finally dared to pick up a pen and draw on a sheet of paper instead of
designing on the computer. And I learned how important it is to find your own
style and that this creative process might take some time for me to develop.
Thanks Rachel for sharing your vast experience with us and to guide us
on the journey!
If you are interested in ‘The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (the e-course)’ we are thrilled to announce we are running a new series (starting on August 19th 2013). Register here. Also, don’t miss out on our next run of Module 2 ‘Creating Your Professional identity’ which is running 19th August 2013! The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design featuring Rachael Taylor Module 1: Designing your way Module 2: Creating your professional identity Module 3: Monetising your designs pattern@dowhatyouloveforlife.com ... brought to you by Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls Rachael on Twitter: @rachtdesign Beth on Twitter: @DoWhatYouLoveXx
If you are interested in ‘The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (the e-course)’ we are thrilled to announce we are running a new series (starting on August 19th 2013). Register here. Also, don’t miss out on our next run of Module 2 ‘Creating Your Professional identity’ which is running 19th August 2013! The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design featuring Rachael Taylor Module 1: Designing your way Module 2: Creating your professional identity Module 3: Monetising your designs pattern@dowhatyouloveforlife.com ... brought to you by Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls Rachael on Twitter: @rachtdesign Beth on Twitter: @DoWhatYouLoveXx
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