Pattern Design Showcase Part 2 – Module 3 (September 2016 Class)

Welcome back to the latest instalment Make it in Design student showcase! We are so excited to reveal the second part of the beautiful and amazing design work our students created in Module 3, The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design.  During their 5 weeks in class (completed September 2016), the Make it in Design students learned to monetise their designs and got to grips with the nitty-gritty of freelancing, licensing, selling outright, and manufacturing. We have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the designs that have come out of this module and are incredibly excited about their futures in surface pattern design!

So here you have it – part two of five in our September 2016 Module 3 Student Showcase – enjoy!

Jane Skirrow | Austrailia | Instagram

Module 3 has certainly brought me closer towards my goal of becoming a working surface pattern designer. It lays out the groundwork with detailed information for running a business and I have now planned a workable route to achieve my dream. The most exciting part for me was being challenged by the live briefs to develop designs that I am proud of and having to comply with professional guidelines and deadlines.

Jacqui Mulvagh | Isle of Man | Instagram

The most powerful element of the course is always Rachael’s generosity of knowledge! And also the wonderful group; they help to boost you when you are feeling creatively down and praise you when you are awesome, which just keeps you going and growing. What a great combination to further a career!

Jackie Tahara | Canada | Website

I love designing surface patterns! But rather than designing with no particular market, client or trend in mind, Module 3 helped me focus on how and where my pattern designing fits into a larger business plan. This was super invaluable and has provided me with a business path forward.

Elaine Collins | UK | Website

Taking Module 3 has really launched me into the Design world! I feel inspired and knowledgeable about all aspects of becoming a Surface Pattern Designer; from initial concepts to knowing the business-side, promotion, support and legal aspects to get yourself out there and to become a professional Designer doing something you love each day!

Helena McDowie | UK

Amazing course with so much information, it has helped me grow and has shown me how to get my work out into the world!

Jennifer Vichinsky | USA | Website

I have taken Module 2 and have now completed Module 3. I feel very inspired and full of information to consider as I start this Journey to becoming a surface pattern designer.  I feel that the courses really encourage you to have your own look and style even though you are surrounded by so much talent with their own personal style. Be true to yourself, be confident and start… that is what Make it in Design helps you do!

Hannah Wells | UK | Website

The course really helped me to understand the different ways to focus my brand and the most suitable approach for me to take to potentially earn money.

Hannah Knapton | UK | Website

Trying to make a career of designing can be quite daunting at times. Through the wealth of knowledge that the course has provided, and the support of the social media community, I’ve gained the tools to be able to confidently push myself in some new directions and hopefully make it work!

Grania Pedersen | UK | Website

Coming from a Graphic Design background, I have relished in the freedom from the design briefs. Even the most restrictive briefs have enabled me to explore and grow as an artist/designer. The most challenging yet deeply rewarding element of the course has been developing the skills involved in designing stand alone pieces that work cohesively as a collection.

Feena Brooks | UK | Website

Erin ODonnell | USA | Pinterest

The courses have motivated me and opened my eyes to another design field other than the one I work in! So inspiring and exciting…

Emma McNamara | Australia | Website

This course provided all the direction I have been looking for to launch myself as a surface designer, including the all important how to get clients for the first time. Most notably, I feel like I really joined a positive community of like minded creators- the Facebook group was key to this. I now feel confident that I can steer my design career in the direction of my dreams, and have a community to help me along the way.

Janine White | UK | Website

Evelyn Lara’Ana Rosner | Germany | Website

Module 3 brought the business side of a design to life… The course was intense and packed with wonderfully helpful information. It made me step out of my comfort zone into a more professional world as a serious designer, especially with the life briefs for Hallmark and Wraptious.

Faye Johnson | UK | Website

The most powerful element of the course for me has been the endless sources of inspiration – blogs and websites, interviews from designers, amazing live briefs and of course the WGSN access. It has really given me a better understanding of the market and where I would like to position my brand. I feel confident I now have the resources to get to where I want to be.

Emily Leggett | USA | Website