Pattern Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/pattern/ Design inspiration & how-tos for your everyday work and life. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:20:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://designworklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-dwl-icon-32x32.png Pattern Archives - Design Work Life https://designworklife.com/tag/pattern/ 32 32 Alliteration Inspiration: Zoos & Zzz’s https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-zoos-zzzs/ Thu, 29 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79263 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: zoos & zzz’s. ZOOS If work has you feeling like you’re trapped in a cage, now is the time to channel your spirit animal. Free your mind back into the wild […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Outdoors & Outlaws https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-outdoors-outlaws/ Thu, 01 May 2014 13:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79256 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: outdoors & outlaws. Outdoors Spring is a time of growth, nature, and new life, and it’s about time we swapped out some of those tired winter brain cells for some with […]

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]]> Student Work: Seth Gale https://designworklife.com/student-work-seth-gale/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:00:31 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79374 Something great is brewing up in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not coffee. Okay, there’s tasty coffee brewing up there too, but the really good stuff is brewing in Seth Gale‘s noggin as he throws down some serious design smarts at Portland State University. Check out a selection of work below, then explore more on Seth’s website and grab […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Quotes & Quickness https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-quotes-quickness/ Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79257 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: quotes & quickness. QUOTES Nobody quite knows the origin of the saying “Alliteration Inspiration on Design Work Life is my favorite design column and I bet the author is super rad […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Jelly & Journeying https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-jelly-journeying/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=79254 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: jelly & journeying. Jelly Do you think you’re ready for this jelly? How about multiplied by TEN? Are you ready for that? Okay, you’re right. I think you’re ready for that […]

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]]> Eszter Chen: Patterns & Illustration https://designworklife.com/eszter-chen-patterns-illustration/ Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=78991 Illustrator and textile designer Eszter Chen has got something good going. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, she’s brought her lovely style and freelance hustle to Los Angeles where she has also founded Retzsë Studio, a pattern and textile design studio. Savor Eszter’s range of work below and find even more on her website.

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Coffee & Currency https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-coffee-currency/ Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:11 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77456 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: coffee & currency. COFFEE While coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world, it’s numero uno on the list of consumed commodities to get creative juices flowing*. Let these […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Gold & Grains https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-gold-grains/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:00:48 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=77129 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: gold & grains. GOLD Though the winter Olympics may be over, every day is an opportunity to bring home a gold medal in creativity. And even if nothing gold can stay, […]

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]]> Justyna Medoń Screen Printing https://designworklife.com/justyna-medon-screen-printing/ Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76224 I’m really enjoying the work of Justyna Medoń, head of Red Poppy design studio in Warsaw, Poland, who specializes in hand screen printed textiles and wallpapers. Her patterns, color choices and stylistic range make for very intriguing pieces that would make fantastic additions to any wardrobe or blank wall. From Justyna’s Behance portfolio: Justyna Medon […]

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]]> Alliteration Inspiration: Hearts & Horns https://designworklife.com/alliteration-inspiration-hearts-horns/ Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:56:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=76129 Alliteration Inspiration is a weekly column featuring the top twenty pieces of visual inspiration based on two random alliterative themes. This week’s thematic combo: hearts & horns. HEARTS With Valentine’s Day less than 24 hours away (I certainly hope this isn’t your first reminder), our hardworking hearts are working overtime to keep the lovey vibes […]

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]]> El Famoso https://designworklife.com/el-famoso/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=74664 El Famoso is an illustrator collective composed of brothers Rich and Chris Fairhead. Hailing from and operating in the UK, the two have combined their talents to form “the ultimate illustration monster.” Claiming influence from the likes of Johnny Cash, party food, killer robots and Russian criminal tattoos, El Famoso revisits and redefines trends from recent history into […]

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]]> Jessica Bruggink: Patterns https://designworklife.com/jessica-bruggink-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/jessica-bruggink-patterns/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=71141 Jessica Bruggink recently launched a new site, and I was particularly drawn to all of her pattern design work. Check out the rest of her portfolio right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/jessica-bruggink-patterns/feed/ 0 Llew Mejia Patterns https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-patterns/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:00:07 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=69667 Awesome patterns by Llew Mejia.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-patterns/feed/ 0 New Patterns from Elizabeth Olwen https://designworklife.com/new-patterns-from-elizabeth-olwen/ https://designworklife.com/new-patterns-from-elizabeth-olwen/#comments Thu, 05 Sep 2013 13:00:19 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=68649 Feast your eyes on a few new patterns from the lovely Elizabeth Olwen. There’s much more to see right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/new-patterns-from-elizabeth-olwen/feed/ 1 Hannah Rampley Textile Design https://designworklife.com/hannah-rampley-textile-design/ https://designworklife.com/hannah-rampley-textile-design/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=65573 I can’t get enough of the gorgeous, fruit-inspired textile designs of recent grad Hannah Rampley. There’s lots more to see in her portfolio, so be sure to take a look.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/hannah-rampley-textile-design/feed/ 3 Amy Walters: Summer Fruits and Berries https://designworklife.com/amy-walters-summer-fruits-and-berries/ https://designworklife.com/amy-walters-summer-fruits-and-berries/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=64348 I’m loving this series of bright, summery patterns by illustrator Amy Walters.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/amy-walters-summer-fruits-and-berries/feed/ 2 Hélène Georget: 2014 Patterns Collection https://designworklife.com/helene-georget-2014-patterns-collection/ https://designworklife.com/helene-georget-2014-patterns-collection/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:14 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=60537 I can’t get enough of these gorgeous pattern designs by Hélène Georget—check out a whole lot more right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/helene-georget-2014-patterns-collection/feed/ 1 Sarah Andreacchio Illustration https://designworklife.com/sarah-andreacchio-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/sarah-andreacchio-illustration/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=60100 I can’t get enough of Sarah Andreacchio’s colorful patterns and illustrations. Be sure to check out her shop as well. via Ape on the Moon

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]]> https://designworklife.com/sarah-andreacchio-illustration/feed/ 1 Xavi Garcia: Story Signage and Pattern Design https://designworklife.com/xavi-garcia-story-signage-and-pattern-design/ https://designworklife.com/xavi-garcia-story-signage-and-pattern-design/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:00:41 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=58918 While working at Sagmeister & Walsh, Spanish designer Xavi Garcia had the privilege of doing some work for Story, a unique, immersive store experience in NYC’s Meatpacking District. While he didn’t develop the identity—more on that here— he was responsible for the awesome in-store signage and pattern design you see below. Get a closer look […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/xavi-garcia-story-signage-and-pattern-design/feed/ 1 Santtu Mustonen: Patterns and Illustrations https://designworklife.com/santtu-mustonen-patterns-and-illustrations/ https://designworklife.com/santtu-mustonen-patterns-and-illustrations/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:00:09 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=56837 These interesting, painterly illustrations and patterns by Santtu Mustonen caught my eye today. More here. via Hugo & Marie Behance

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]]> https://designworklife.com/santtu-mustonen-patterns-and-illustrations/feed/ 0 Estrella de Anis: Pattern Design https://designworklife.com/estrella-de-anis-pattern-design/ https://designworklife.com/estrella-de-anis-pattern-design/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:00:46 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=54800 Beautiful pattern designs by Berlin-based Estrella de Anis…

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]]> https://designworklife.com/estrella-de-anis-pattern-design/feed/ 3 Elizabeth Olwen: Pattern Design https://designworklife.com/elizabeth-olwen-pattern-design/ https://designworklife.com/elizabeth-olwen-pattern-design/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=54737 I am in love with the pattern designs of Toronto-based surface designer Elizabeth Olwen. Much more to see right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/elizabeth-olwen-pattern-design/feed/ 5 Micah Lidberg: Lacoste L!ve Patterns https://designworklife.com/micah-lidberg-lacoste-lve-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/micah-lidberg-lacoste-lve-patterns/#respond Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:33:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=51068 I’m loving these crazy patterns developed by Micah Lidberg for Lacoste L!ve.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/micah-lidberg-lacoste-lve-patterns/feed/ 0 Llew Mejia: Pattern Design https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-pattern-design/ https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-pattern-design/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:00:47 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=50322 For the month of August, a series of guests will be filling in on DWL with daily posts. Today’s posts come to you from designer and illustrator Alyssa Nassner of Paper Bicycle. For more from Alyssa, be sure to check out her side projects Ten Paces and Draw and 101 Florals, her etsy shop and follow her on Twitter. Enjoy! Inspired by childhood years spent […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/llew-mejia-pattern-design/feed/ 1 Mingo Lamberti: Raw Furniture Illustrations https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-raw-furniture-illustrations/ https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-raw-furniture-illustrations/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:00:27 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=47788 Brad Hodgskiss, of Mingo Lamberti, was recently commissioned by Raw furniture to create original illustrations for their Ikonik furniture range. He was given complete creative freedom, resulting in three graphic illustrations which they named Barnabas, Thorndyke and Pepe. Scroll down to see the illustrations applied to the furniture pieces, and click over to their shop to purchase […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-raw-furniture-illustrations/feed/ 1 Kate Thomas Patterns https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-patterns/#respond Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=46443 This year Kate Thomas will be making her debut at Surtex (Booth 670, if you’re able to attend), an international fair for the sale and license of design and artwork for textiles and paper products of all sorts. For the past few months, Kate’s been hard at work developing a series of patterns, all of which […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-patterns/feed/ 0 Color Happy 174 https://designworklife.com/color-happy-174/ https://designworklife.com/color-happy-174/#respond Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=45469 Yet another lovely pattern from the always awesome Helen Dardik. Follow her blog for more.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/color-happy-174/feed/ 0 Luli Sánchez Hand-painted Patterns https://designworklife.com/luli-sanchez-hand-painted-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/luli-sanchez-hand-painted-patterns/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=41084 I’m in love with these hand-painted watercolor patterns by Luli Sánchez. So much more to see right here. via Oh Joy!

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]]> https://designworklife.com/luli-sanchez-hand-painted-patterns/feed/ 3 Stockholm Design Lab: Vårdapoteket Identity https://designworklife.com/stockholm-design-lab-vardapoteket-identity/ https://designworklife.com/stockholm-design-lab-vardapoteket-identity/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:57 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=41671 The vibrant identity was designed by Stockholm Design Lab for Vårdapoteket, a Swedish pharmacy chain. What a breath of fresh air it would be to shop in such colorful environment, especially compared to the typical Duane Reade I frequent here in NYC. Plus, the colorful organ pattern reminds me of Josef Frank’s work—which I love—a perfectly appropriate reference since […]

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]]> https://designworklife.com/stockholm-design-lab-vardapoteket-identity/feed/ 3 Sarah Papworth Florals https://designworklife.com/sarah-papworth-florals/ https://designworklife.com/sarah-papworth-florals/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:30 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=38956 I’m loving these gorgeous floral patterns and illustrations by Sarah Papworth.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/sarah-papworth-florals/feed/ 0 Neil J Rook Patterns https://designworklife.com/neil-j-rook-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/neil-j-rook-patterns/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=38765 How great are these pattern designs by Neil J Rook? I’m loving the flat graphics, fun subject matter and compositions of tightly collected objects. Check out more of Neil’s work right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/neil-j-rook-patterns/feed/ 1 New Moniquilla Patterns https://designworklife.com/new-moniquilla-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/new-moniquilla-patterns/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=38076 Over the summer I posted about the gorgeous patterns Moniquilla uses in her clothing designs. So I was excited to hear that she’s recently released a new Autumn/Winter lookbook featuring a slew of new designs. My favorites are below, but you can check the collection out in its entirety right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/new-moniquilla-patterns/feed/ 3 Make & Matter: Apron Allure Branding https://designworklife.com/make-matter-apron-allure/ https://designworklife.com/make-matter-apron-allure/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=37710 I’m absolutely loving the work of Make & Matter, an Austin-based design studio who believes in a simple philosophy — “to make (aka ‘design’) and to matter (to our clients and their success).” In particular—since I can’t resist a good pattern—I’m really drawn to the materials developed for Apron Allure, a line of vintage aprons.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/make-matter-apron-allure/feed/ 2 Emily Allison: Print + Pattern https://designworklife.com/emily-allison-print-pattern/ https://designworklife.com/emily-allison-print-pattern/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:33 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=35751 While I am away I’ll be suspending regular posts to feature design, photography and illustration work focused on a central theme: travel. Normal posting will resume on Tuesday, October 4th. These patterned pieces by Emily Allison were inspired by her travels.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/emily-allison-print-pattern/feed/ 6 Kristin Reger: Dublab Patterns https://designworklife.com/kristin-reger-dublab-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/kristin-reger-dublab-patterns/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=35549 This series of pattern, by Kristin Reger for dublab, is absolutely gorgeous. I would love to see them made into fabrics.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/kristin-reger-dublab-patterns/feed/ 1 Leterme Dowling: Lucy Attwood Events https://designworklife.com/leterme-dowling-lucy-attwood-events/ https://designworklife.com/leterme-dowling-lucy-attwood-events/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=35320 These colorful and elegant invitation materials were created by Leterme Dowling for Lucy Atwood Events.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/leterme-dowling-lucy-attwood-events/feed/ 0 Kate Thomas: Art of the Beat https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-art-of-the-beat/ https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-art-of-the-beat/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:52 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=34480 When Kate Thomas sent over a link to her work, I was immediately drawn to these graphic spreads from Art of the Beat, a self promotional piece that won her a student honor in this year’s HOW Self-Promotion Annual.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/kate-thomas-art-of-the-beat/feed/ 3 Tom Froese: Kaldor Greeting Cards https://designworklife.com/tom-froese-kaldor-greeting-cards/ https://designworklife.com/tom-froese-kaldor-greeting-cards/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:30:58 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=32412 Another one of Tom‘s projects I am loving is the holiday gifts he’s developed for Kaldor (one, two). Each Christmas the branding agency sends out a set of greeting cards and gift tags to clients and colleagues. Below are samples from two previous years.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/tom-froese-kaldor-greeting-cards/feed/ 1 Carmen Vela: Paradise Patterns https://designworklife.com/carmen-vela-paradise-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/carmen-vela-paradise-patterns/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:00:06 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=30965 Carmen Vela has developed a really fun series of vintage-inspired patterns. I love the halftone textures that come across in the close-ups.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/carmen-vela-paradise-patterns/feed/ 2 Moniquilla https://designworklife.com/moniquilla-shop/ https://designworklife.com/moniquilla-shop/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:00:54 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=31712 I don’t know much about Spanish clothing brand Moniquilla, but I am in love with the patterns used in their fabrics.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/moniquilla-shop/feed/ 6 Lindsay Nohl Patterns https://designworklife.com/lindsay-nohl-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/lindsay-nohl-patterns/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:00:38 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=31385 I discovered the work of Lindsay Nohl through Paper Bicycle’s Daily Pattern Project. Her pattern designs run the gamut in terms of subject matter, style and color. Here are just a few of my favorites.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/lindsay-nohl-patterns/feed/ 4 Robin Sheldon Patterns https://designworklife.com/robin-sheldon-patterns/ https://designworklife.com/robin-sheldon-patterns/#respond Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=29143 Here are some lovely patterns by Robin Sheldon.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/robin-sheldon-patterns/feed/ 0 Ana Montiel: Visual Mantras https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/ https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 14:00:12 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=29758 I can’t get enough of these watercolor patterns by Ana Montiel. Each of the spreads below are part of Visual Mantras, a limited edition artist book. If you like what you see, a few copies are still available right here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/ana-montiel-visual-mantras/feed/ 1 José Guízar: Jazzatlán https://designworklife.com/jose-guizar-jazzatlan/ https://designworklife.com/jose-guizar-jazzatlan/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:00:36 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=28980 Check out these lively materials created by José Guízar for Jazzatlán, a jazz club in the heart of Cholula, Mexico.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/jose-guizar-jazzatlan/feed/ 3 Type: Wallflowers https://designworklife.com/type-wallflowers/ https://designworklife.com/type-wallflowers/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:00:10 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=28211 Wallflowers is a beautiful pattern font by Laura Worthington.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/type-wallflowers/feed/ 3 Mingo Lamberti: The Tea Cup Collection https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-the-tea-cup-collection/ https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-the-tea-cup-collection/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:23 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=26622 Mingo Lamberti just launched a new range of colorful cushions inspired by vintage tea cup designs. The limited edition collection (only 100 of each design were produced) was the result of a collaboration between Brad Hodgskiss and Pearly Yon.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/mingo-lamberti-the-tea-cup-collection/feed/ 3 Iconblast: Nine West https://designworklife.com/iconblast-nine-west/ https://designworklife.com/iconblast-nine-west/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:00:29 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=25029 These interesting patterns were created by Iconblast, aka Victor Ortiz, for Nine West.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/iconblast-nine-west/feed/ 1 Kiley Victoria https://designworklife.com/kliey-victoria/ https://designworklife.com/kliey-victoria/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:17 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=25129 Today I am loving this series of hand-drawn, vintage-wallpaper-inspired patterns by illustrator Kiley Victoria. via Where the Lovely Things Are

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]]> https://designworklife.com/kliey-victoria/feed/ 1 Wink: Muse Perfumery https://designworklife.com/winks-photos-muse-perfumery/ https://designworklife.com/winks-photos-muse-perfumery/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=22744 Beautiful packaging and posters for Muse Perfumery by Wink. More photos and information can be found here and here.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/winks-photos-muse-perfumery/feed/ 1 Dozi Planners https://designworklife.com/bloom-by-dozi/ https://designworklife.com/bloom-by-dozi/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:00:53 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=21040 I abandoned paper planners for online programs quite awhile ago, but this 2011 monthly planner by Dozi may be swaying me in the other direction. Love the patterns.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/bloom-by-dozi/feed/ 2 Debbie Powell https://designworklife.com/debbie-powells/ https://designworklife.com/debbie-powells/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:00:40 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=19938 Here is a small sample of gorgeous patterns created by Debbie Powell, who clearly has a beautiful sense of color. There’s so much more to see in her portfolio, so be sure to take a look.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/debbie-powells/feed/ 1 Edholm Ullenius https://designworklife.com/edholm-ullenius/ https://designworklife.com/edholm-ullenius/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=20361 Edholm Ullenius, a team of two designers working in Stockholm, has one of the most colorful portfolios I’ve ever seen. Filled with pattern after pattern, their work ranges from packaging to textiles and everything in between. Here’s a few highlights.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/edholm-ullenius/feed/ 0 Christiane Engel https://designworklife.com/christiane-engel-scrapbook-2/ https://designworklife.com/christiane-engel-scrapbook-2/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:00:44 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=19918 Artist Christiane Engel makes these offbeat illustrations and patterns that I’m really drawn to. She often takes seemingly unappealing subject matter—see the Trailer Park pattern below—and transforms them into art. If you’d like to own a piece of Christiane’s pattern and illustration work, be sure to check out her Etsy shop or Envelop.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/christiane-engel-scrapbook-2/feed/ 4 Color Happy 98 https://designworklife.com/color-happy-98/ https://designworklife.com/color-happy-98/#respond Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:04 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=19155 This playful card game packaging pattern was designed by Studio Pounce.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/color-happy-98/feed/ 0 Iris Luckhaus https://designworklife.com/iris-luckhaus-submission/ https://designworklife.com/iris-luckhaus-submission/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:05 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=17085 In addition to her illustration work, Iris Luckhaus makes some simple and somewhat classic-feeling patterns.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/iris-luckhaus-submission/feed/ 0 Bijan Berahimi https://designworklife.com/projects-%c2%bb-blog-archive-submission/ https://designworklife.com/projects-%c2%bb-blog-archive-submission/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:00:56 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=16444 I’m really drawn to the intricate patterns and metallic palette of Bijan Berahimi’s contribution to the recent Los Angeles, I’m Yours exhibition.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/projects-%c2%bb-blog-archive-submission/feed/ 7 Silvia Dekker https://designworklife.com/lilla-rogers%c2%bb-blog-archive-%c2%bb-silvia-dekker/ https://designworklife.com/lilla-rogers%c2%bb-blog-archive-%c2%bb-silvia-dekker/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:25 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=13566 Loving the pattern designs of Silvia Dekker.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/lilla-rogers%c2%bb-blog-archive-%c2%bb-silvia-dekker/feed/ 1 Egor Legkov https://designworklife.com/gallery-legkov-illustration/ https://designworklife.com/gallery-legkov-illustration/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:13 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=13184 Russian illustrator Egor Legkov creates some really interesting patterns.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/gallery-legkov-illustration/feed/ 2 Color Happy 75 https://designworklife.com/color-happy-75/ https://designworklife.com/color-happy-75/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:28 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=12921 This fun teapot pattern was created by Team Kitten, whose blog you can follow as well.

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]]> https://designworklife.com/color-happy-75/feed/ 2 maharam https://designworklife.com/maharam/ https://designworklife.com/maharam/#respond Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:38 +0000 https://designworklife.com/?p=11954 maraham, a company who makes textiles for interiors, recently collaborated with several artists and designers to create a series of digital wallcoverings. And, as you can see below, the results are pretty amazing. To see the entire set—there’s way more than I’m showing you here—click here, then select the first binder on the left. Make […]

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