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Is Surface Pattern Design Dying? Here’s What to Do Next
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 22/05/2025The rise of AI, coupled with what feels like an explosion of incredibly talented designers, is a real concern that we absolutely need to address.
Surface Designer Spotlight with Sketch, Design, Repeat
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 08/03/2025Website feature on Sketch Design and Repeat
Linen Love: Create Realistic Fabric Texture for Your Patterns in Photoshop
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 19/06/2024This guide will walk you through the process of creating a linen texture in Photoshop, from drawing your initial line to applying the texture to your patterns.
Floral Patterns in Gouache:Sketchbook Practice & Illustration
by: Mel ArmstrongPublished on: 29/05/2024Transform your hand-painted florals into stunning, repeatable patterns! This class guides you through gouache floral painting in your sketchbook, then how to digitise your artwork in Photoshop to create seamless patterns for fabric, wallpaper, and mo
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