#100daysofpattern - Day 26 | Make It In Design

Gina Maldonado | Website

“I took modules 1 and 2 in 2013. I learnt a lot of things during this time but most importantly I got the confidence to pursue a career in illustration and surface pattern design. The biggest confidence boost I got was when you chose one of my first illustrations to be featured in MOYO magazine – issue 4. That’s when I realised I was on the right path and I just needed to build up a portfolio.

I’m so happy to say that nowadays I’m represented by a great art agency – Advocate Art! (here’s a link to my portfolio) Since joining them I’ve worked on so many amazing projects such as diary covers, wall charts, children’s picture books, etc. I actually sold one of the patterns I created during your ABSPD class to a big UK company – hopefully it’ll be in the shops next year!

Thank you for all your support and I hope you have many more happy birthdays”.

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Make it in Design’s #100daysofpattern Week 4 is all about pattern for CHILDREN AND BABIES. Be sure to share your images across social media by adding #makeitindesign and #100daysofpattern and watch out for the spot prizes we will be awarding.

Want to get involved in #100daysofpattern?

Our #100daysofpattern officially started Monday November 16 but it’s not to late to join in. Each week we will announce a fabulous new theme and will be posting daily inspirations on the blog featuring designs from Rachael Taylor, our students, contributors and other amazing industry professionals for 100 days! Dip in and out or create every day for 100 days, it’s totally up to you. Just be sure to add #makeitindesign and #100daysofpattern to the images you post on-line. Watch out for the spot prizes handed out along the way too including Pattern of the Week!