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Tag: Pattern

Pattern Plus

Courtney • Feb 3, 2010Feb 1, 2010
One of the many projects of designer/illustrator Jess Neil is Pattern Plus. The idea behind the interactive project is simple; users submit a brief qu...
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New Liberty

Courtney • Jan 14, 2010Jan 13, 2010
The new collection from Liberty features tons of new variations on their signature florals. via Frolic...
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Nathalie Lete

Courtney • Nov 24, 2009Nov 24, 2009
These vibrant, playful silkscreen prints by Nathalie Lété are currently available at Anthropologie. via Fly...
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Color Happy 55

Courtney • Oct 30, 2009Mar 20, 2011
Faux bois butcher block pattern by Meg Hunt....
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Report Card Patterns

Courtney • Oct 21, 2009Mar 20, 2011
As I’ve mentioned before, I think scrapbook paper is a great resource for pattern inspiration. And the crafting possibilities are endless. Right...
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Brian Yates

Courtney • Oct 14, 2009Dec 14, 2012
Brian Yates wallcoverings really make me wish I wasn’t in a rental so I could cover every wall with pattern....
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Mopa Patterns

Courtney • Sep 2, 2009Aug 30, 2009
Inspired by “childhood memories, 60’s kids iconography, brazilian popular music and joy”, these patterns were created by Mopa for Casa R...
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Alexis Rom Studio

Courtney • Aug 10, 2009Dec 14, 2012
Alexis Rom Studio doesn’t have the most user-friendly site, but their patterns designs sure are great. I especially love seeing them in use....
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The Bad Lab Wallpaper

Courtney • Jul 13, 2009Dec 14, 2012
In addition to posters and t-shirts, The Bad Lab makes a couple of fun, designy wallpapers, Sellvetica and This & That (my personal favorite). via...
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Zoo

Courtney • Jun 25, 2009Jun 25, 2009
I wish Zoo would produce and sell this gift wrap they created for a promotional gift. Such a fun pattern....
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Astrid Krogh

Courtney • Jun 23, 2009Jul 7, 2009
Textile designer Astrid Krogh creates patterns and ornamental design with light. I haven’t been able to find much information about this neon wa...
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Wallnut Studio Patterns

Courtney • Jun 22, 2009Jul 7, 2009
In addition to their branding and design work, Wallnut Studio has produced some really amazing intricate textile patterns, as you can see below. They ...
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Scrapbook Patterns

Courtney • Jun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009
I’ve never actually done any scrapbooking before, but I do enjoy a lot of the patterned paper made for the craft. There’s a huge selection...
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Lagom

Courtney • May 29, 2009May 28, 2009
Lagom is a Swedish word that is loosely translated to mean “just right”. And based on their tight selection of designer greeting cards and...
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Anna Bond for Bonnie Tsang

Courtney • May 29, 2009
Photographer extraordinaire Bonnie Tsang has a new identity courtesy of the uber talented Anna Bond. I especially love the wallpaper-patterned busines...
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Plaid!

Courtney • May 26, 2009May 25, 2009
A couple weeks ago I wrote about my obsession with diagonal stripes. So I thought I’d continue the series today with another one of my pattern a...
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Three Sisters Ink

Courtney • May 26, 2009May 25, 2009
I couldn’t resist doing a quick post about Three Sisters Ink, makers of fun whimsical patterns with a vintage feel. Prints are available in thei...
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Color Happy 37

Courtney • May 22, 2009Mar 20, 2011
Perfect packaging for spring from Kate’s Paperie. (Also available as giftwrap.)...
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Pitu Patterns

Courtney • May 15, 2009May 15, 2009
Lukasz Dabrowski created several patterns using the letterforms from FF Pitu. Each pattern is so tightly done that the original letterform used is com...
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Pattern Tutorials: a round-up

Courtney • Apr 30, 2009Apr 29, 2009
Patterns by Honey & Bloom It’s no secret that I love pattern art. And lately I’ve been working on perfecting my skills, so I’ve...
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Pattern Tales Desktop Wallpapers

Courtney • Apr 22, 2009
A fun gift from Sir Allan the Gallant: a pair of patterned desktop wallpapers. Choose your size right here....
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Color Happy 32

Courtney • Apr 3, 2009Mar 20, 2011
These ads for the Mississippi State University Study Abroad program were created by student designer, Kate Thomas. They were recently awarded a Bronze...
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Yet Another Reason to Visit Italy

Courtney • Apr 1, 2009Mar 31, 2009
Gorgeous office supplies. via Visually Delicious...
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Emily Glaubinger

Courtney • Feb 25, 2009Feb 22, 2009
The work of illustrator Emily Glaubinger seems to be marked by intricate, organic linework, and lots of patterns. I especially love this enchanted for...
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Sarah Law

Courtney • Feb 20, 2009
The organic, intricate and vibrant patterns of recent graduate Sarah Law are nothing short of amazing. Each piece is actually handdrawn with marker an...
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Dan Funderburgh Patterns

Courtney • Feb 5, 2009Feb 4, 2009
Great patterns for Soho House by the always-excellent Dan Funderburgh....
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A Great Collaboration

Courtney • Feb 3, 2009Feb 1, 2009
I’m loving these bold, graphic patterns created by Trina Turk for Schumacher. See the rest of the line right here....
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New from Marimekko

Courtney • Jan 23, 2009Dec 14, 2012
A few favorites from Marimekko’s new Spring 2009 fabric collection. Check out the full line right here. ....
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Patterns by Telegramme

Courtney • Jan 9, 2009Jan 6, 2009
Love. via FormFiftyFive...
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Far, Far Away

Courtney • Jan 9, 2009Jan 5, 2009
So I’m on a bit of a fabric kick today. Of course, I don’t need to buy any more fabric until I make some things with the gigantic stash I ...
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Jay McCarroll fabric

Courtney • Jan 9, 2009Jan 5, 2009
I may be the last to know about this but I was super excited to see that Project Runway Season 1 winner, Jay McCarroll, has released two lines of fabr...
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MWM Graphics Calendar

Courtney • Nov 20, 2008Nov 19, 2008
Four 18″ x 12″ posters featuring 3 months each—purchase yours for $85 right here. via Design You Trust...
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Christine Hale

Courtney • Nov 10, 2008Nov 9, 2008
After seeing these album cover designs (first image below) on Oatmeal and Cinnamon, I decided to check out more of Christine Hale’s work. And fr...
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Color Happy 13

Courtney • Oct 31, 2008Mar 20, 2011
Spring Birds Pattern by Micah Lidberg, anoher member of the amazing Hugo and Marie collective. Take a look at the three other colorways right here....
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Vasava

Courtney • Oct 7, 2008Oct 6, 2008
It was difficult to choose what projects to feature from Spanish design studio, Vasava, but I’ve picked out a couple of my favorites below (of c...
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Nina Chakrabarti & Cowshed

Courtney • Oct 3, 2008Sep 30, 2008
Nina Chakrabarti is the artist behind the beautiful pattern designs of Cowshed products’ packaging. I wish I had the room to display the entire ...
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Award Winners

Courtney • Oct 1, 2008Dec 14, 2012
U.K.-based Homes & Gardens magazine has announced the recipients of their 2008 Fabric Awards. Below are a few samples from Voyage—their fabric, ...
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Alison Haigh

Courtney • Sep 29, 2008Sep 28, 2008
Love the patterns on these IQ postcards designed by Alison Haigh. Lots more to see in her portfolio. via Form Fifty Five...
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Color Happy 8

Courtney • Sep 19, 2008Mar 20, 2011
I love pretty much everything about this journal from Rosehip. But the fresh color palette definitely stands out. Check out their full range of statio...
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Jewel Tones

Courtney • Sep 12, 2008Dec 14, 2012
The rich colors, textures and patterns of Jane Churchill fabrics and wallpapers are insanely gorgeous. If I could immediately move in to one of these ...
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Color Happy 7

Courtney • Sep 12, 2008Mar 20, 2011
Today I’m in the mood for bright pops of color set against gray, a this pattern by Helen Dardik fits the bill. See more of her work on her blog ...
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Color Happy 6

Courtney • Sep 5, 2008Dec 14, 2012
I’m loving the muted palette of this vintage wallpaper. Browse the full collection for more inspiration right here....
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Goodbye Summer

Courtney • Sep 2, 2008
I hope everyone had a great long weekend. This seemed like the perfect image to share with you as summer comes to a close. Summa Time pattern and icon...
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Another Thing…

Courtney • Aug 21, 2008Aug 20, 2008
that makes me wish I were going back to school: these book cover kits from Paper Source. Definitely beats the brown paper bag trick I used to use. Lov...
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Marie Bushbaum

Courtney • Aug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008
I stumbled upon the lovely work of Marie Bushbaum on Behance the other night. She is an extremely talented pattern designer. But what I love most abou...
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Harvard Business Review Classics

Courtney • Aug 13, 2008Nov 20, 2013
There’s nothing I don’t love about the design of these books—their compact size, the colors, their common design elements and, this goes...
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The Bubble Roome

Courtney • Aug 12, 2008
Delicious packaging for the Bubble Roome. I especially like that they emphasize each product’s pattern by shooting each one on the same backgrou...
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Mike Perry for Studio Nommo

Courtney • Aug 6, 2008Dec 14, 2012
This may be old news, but I love this wallpaper designed by Mike Perry for Studio Nommo. It looks amazing in that dining room....
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Grow House, Grow!

Courtney • Aug 4, 2008Dec 14, 2012
I came across these really fun hand-printed wallpaper designs, by Grow House, Grow!, in a recent issue of Time Out New York. I love that each of the d...
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Over & Over

Courtney • Aug 1, 2008Nov 20, 2013
I read about this new book from Mike Perry yesterday on Treasuring, and immediately placed an order. “Over & Over” follows the same fo...
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More Pattern Love

Courtney • Aug 1, 2008Jul 31, 2008
For some reason I don’t usually spend a lot of time browsing through Flickr. I know there’s a ton of great stuff to be seen, and for a lot...
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Katie Kirk

Courtney • Jul 31, 2008Nov 20, 2013
The other day Free Design pointed out “Eli No!”, a children’s book designed by the extremely talented illustrator, Katie Kirk. I abs...
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Helen Dardik

Courtney • Jul 25, 2008Jul 25, 2008
I’ve been following Hellen Dardik’s blog for a little while now, so that I can keep up with her bright, playful pattern designs. She defin...
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Agency Rush

Courtney • Jul 22, 2008
Creative Visual Agency, Agency Rush, (formerly Zeegan Rush), is a really great place to browse. Here a few of the artists I really enjoyed. Crush Akar...
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New from Thomas Paul

Courtney • Jul 9, 2008
I caught these new Thomas Paul stationery products via the See Jane Work newsletter last night. Fun. Check out everything that’s available right...
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Fabric Goodness

Courtney • Jul 3, 2008Mar 20, 2011
I’ve mentioned before how much I love pattern art, so naturally I’m drawn to patterned fabrics. I’m definitely not an expert, but on...
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New from Nantaka Joy

Courtney • Jun 25, 2008Jul 3, 2008
New stationery products from Nantaka Joy (of Oh Joy! fame) are now available online. See more and shop here. “Noted”, Grey Ombre Notebook,...
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Bonjour Mon Coussin

Courtney • Jun 18, 2008Jul 4, 2008
Really fun pillow designs from Bonjour Mon Coussin, out of—where else—France. 1. Windy, 2. Papier, 3. Macarons, 4. Plan, 5. Numero, 6. Alphakids, ...
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Naked & Angry

Courtney • Jun 17, 2008Jul 4, 2008
I know most people have heard of Threadless, but Naked & Angry, another skinnyCorp company, is lesser known. Here instead of t-shirts, you submit ...
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Pattern Art & Julia Rothman

Courtney • Jun 12, 2008Jul 4, 2008
I love pattern art. I use it A LOT in my work—probably too much according to some people. But it’s one aspect of design that I really enjoy pl...
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