Class started yesterday - there's still time to join us

Module 1: Designing your way and Module 3: Monetising your designs officially started yesterday and we’re all getting to know each other in our private Facebook communities.

If you’re still undecided whether one of these courses is right for you right now, email the team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

Read on to see if either one is for you.

Module 1

Module 1: Designing your way is ideal if you want to:

develop your colour and pattern skills
learn more about how to create your own patterns for surface design
connect with other like-minded designers and learn from industry experts
want to learn about the surface pattern design industry and don’t have the time to study it at college or university
one day license your own designs but don’t know where to begin (note this is the first step – Modules 2 and 3 provide more business-related advice)
develop your signature style, grow your portfolio and find your place in this exciting industry

Find out more about Module 1

Module 3

Module 3: Monetising your designs is ideal of you want to:

generate more income from your existing designs
get your collection of work out into the world, and get it sold
learn more complex techniques for sophisticated and commercially-appealing surface pattern design
know the right contacts in industry to get you where you want to be
know how to negotiate a contract and secure an all important deal
know how not to get ripped off
be able to better manage your time, stock levels, motivation and money
connect with other passionate designers and learn from industry experts
You want to make it as a professional surface pattern designer
gain experience working to a real commercial briefs
Access to WGSN and Rachael’s little black book of contacts!