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Hello, my surface pattern design friends!
Having a well-designed flip-through digital (and one printed on paper!) portfolio is essential for communicating to art directors and getting your work licensed: it demonstrates your professionalism, organizes your portfolio to highlight its strengths and can be customized to speak directly to your dream client.
Designer and illustrator Genna Blackburn's course "InDesign Your Portfolio" is open for enrollment.
Here's more about Genna's course:
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Here's what you'll learn:
Module 1: Anatomy of a Portfolio
Learn what to include in a portfolio and how to present it.
Module 2: Tour of InDesign Tools
Learn the essential tools of Adobe InDesign.
Module 3: Portfolio Creation Blueprint
Go step-by-step with Genna to put together an InDesign document that is ready for your personal customization.
Module 4: Publishing Online & In Print
Learn how to get your document ready to be printed AND how to publish it online and embed it into your website.
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Plus, you'll get these very useful bonuses!
Bonus Lesson: How to Pitch Your Portfolio
See how to find clients, how to keep track of them and what to put in pitch emails, so once you have your beautiful portfolio put together you know exactly what to do with it!
Bonus Module: Typography: Font Tips & Tricks
Learn about the types of fonts, how to pair them, and common mistakes to avoid.
Bonus Module: Six Samples to Spark Creativity
Six talented, successful artists allow a look into their InDesign portfolios for inspiration.
Bonus Module: Mockups!
Learn about how to put your artwork into premade Photoshop mockups (and where to get them!) as Tracy Beagen walks you through two different examples.
The lessons never expire. You can go at your own pace and keep coming back to them over and over.
Enrollment is open until September 24th.
If you want to know more about Genna's teaching style, you can catch the replay of her free portfolio workshop.
UPPERCASE is an affiliate partner for Genna's course and will receive a commission on any sales resulting from my sharing of her links. Thank you!
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Reader Submissions to The Pattern Journal |
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"Ofelia" by Paola Pagano
Ofelia was born between water and paper. The process involves a digital transition, transferring the drawings and modifying the colours, without losing the tangible quality that only watercolour on paper can provide. Chaotic and a little emotional, Ofelia challenges the digital "regime" that doesn't allow for smudges, mistakes, or imperfections. But imperfections are what make everything more interesting. Brightly coloured and slightly retro, the Ofelia Collection is a collection of four floral themes. Instagram / Website
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Cherith Harrison
Hello! My name is Cherith, and I am an illustrator and surface pattern designer. Living and working from home in Scotland, I draw inspiration from the stunning wildlife, farms, and beautiful countryside around me. This environment allows me to create artistic and distinctive designs that, through my licensing partners, are transformed into beautifully crafted homewares and gifts available in shops worldwide. I also run an online shop selling homewares, art prints and stationery, all featuring my illustrative designs. Additionally, I collaborate with retailers to create unique ranges of illustrative gifts for their stores. With 18+ years of experience in wholesale and in the design industry, I’m passionate about creating innovative and visually impactful designs that enhance brand identity while meeting commercial goals. Instagram / Website
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"My love and appreciation of food" by Natasha
Hi, my name is Natasha and I am an Australian artist from NSW. I have a passion for designing patterns that revolve around food. My inspiration for my main focus on food art comes from my previous cancer journey, of not being able to eat solid food. Something that is a part of our everyday lives and is important to survival. As an artist, my three main mediums - painting, drawing and digital art all focus on my specialty of food design. My previous health battles have brought out the joy and happiness of food and everyday meals that are a part of everyday life. E.g., the dinner plate design is a representation of the meals I was unable to eat during my illness with thyroid cancer back in 2021. Website
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