Drum roll please… it is time to unveil the winners of the 2014 Print & Pattern Scholarship for The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (ABSPD).

We received beautiful design entries from over 300 applicants from 39 different countries and had a wonderful time reviewing all of the wonderful applications. We are absolutely thrilled that so many people want to get into the exciting world of surface pattern design, and recognise the course as a fantastic way to do that.

Entries were shortlisted by ABSPD co-founders Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls, with final judging by Marie Perkins of the Print & Pattern blog. We had so many amazing designs that we couldn’t decide on just one winner, so we have decided to offer THREE full scholarships and SEVEN runner up prizes. Congratulations to all our winners, and thank you to everyone who entered.

The Winners

We are thrilled to announce our three scholarship winners:

Anne Bollman

Marie from ‘Print and Pattern’ loved Anne’s striking design, which was her personal favourite.

Joshua Heinsz 

Rachael was really impressed by Joshua’s innovative design and clever use subject matter.

Zoe Elsden

Beth particularly loved the quality of illustration, the colour palette and layering in this exquisite design.

Congratulations Anne, Joshua and Zoe – you are our winners! Get ready to launch your surface pattern design career. You each win:

• A free place on ALL FOUR MODULES of The Art and Business of Surface Design (M1: Designing your way; M2: Creating your professional identity; M3: Monetising your designs; M4: Building your professional portfolio)
• Six months’ free membership of the MOYO Directory
• 90 days’ free access to Stylesight
• The opportunity to be featured on the Print & Pattern blog, in MOYO Magazine and on the Make It In Design site

The Runners up

The following seven designers were also so impressive that we decided to offer more prizes. All of you will receive a free place on the ABSPD Module 1 class that is starting on March 24, 2014.

Alejandra Iriarte

Belinda Sigstad

Lauren Minco

Katherine Lenius

Dana Garczewski

 Cecilia Ferraro

Yana Ko

We will be in touch with the winners and runners up directly by email before Module 1 begins on March 24, 2014. Thank you everyone, we are very excited to welcome you to class.

There is still time to join us!

If you would like to launch your career in Surface Pattern Design, it is not too late to join us. Modules 1, 3 and our all new Module 4 are all starting on Monday 24th March. So whether you are a complete beginner, would like to monetise your designs or build your portfolio, one of these offerings is sure to be just what you are looking for.