We’re on the official countdown to the start of our next round of acclaimed surface pattern design courses starting Monday September 21, 2015. Over the next few days we’ll highlight our favourite reasons why you should join us!
Just 1 day to go…
…until the start of Module 1: Designing your way, Module 3: Monetising your designs and The Ultimate Portfolio Builder
Join any of these classes and get the opportunity to submit to a weekly Q&A with Rachael Taylor – ask her anything, she’s happy to impart everything she knows, no question too big or small!
Below are a few examples of questions in the past:
Q. I’m wondering if you’d be willing to share what sizes and resolutions you use for creating wallpapers for desktops, smart phones and tablets?
What format do you use to put them on your website so people can download them?
A. Since the team and myself generally use Apple products we have formatted our wallpapers to their dimensions. Since they are on screen they are all low resolution, save for web. You can download any Apple images from their website/shop or from google to use for formatting. Or if you have a Creative Cloud membership they also have free stock images of phones/laptops/desktops that you can use.
Q. A hand created motif is often so irregular, that I don’t understand how I can use my motifs to create a seamless repeating pattern?
Your individual motifs can be as detailed, textured or as irregular as you like – it is the actual positioning of the motifs within a specified area that makes the repeating pattern. You will understand this further once you have time to look at the workshops. Try to just enjoy the experimental process at the moment – it will eventually all click into place for. Don’t worry!
Q. I have yet to market my prints. When I do have a complete collection to show, my plan is to reach out to print houses to ask if they’d be interested in purchasing my work. However, I am wondering if this is the best approach and if having an agent is a better route. If an agent is the better route, how does one go about finding a reputable one?
A. If you took Module 3 we actually cover this in post 2.4 ‘Working with an agent’. Sites like ‘Print and Pattern’ are a fantastic resource. Studios and agents often advertise on the site along with sharing their promotional material around the time of the Surtex, Printsource and Indigo trade shows. I’d suggest spending some time on the site and making a note of contacts etc. or even visiting a show if you have time. You can scope out the studios and agents out there to see whom you think may work well with you.
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