Illustration & Lettering

Pattern Design & Surface Design

Turn a single motif into a sellable pattern collection

12 lessons4 modules9h 35m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course teaches the craft and commerce of surface pattern design for beginners who can already draw or use design software. You build collections using real repeat structures, professional color workflows, and print-aware file prep. By the end you can produce a cohesive, technically sound pattern collection ready for print-on-demand, licensing, or a manufacturer tech pack.

Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Surface Pattern Design3 lessons

What Surface Pattern Design Actually IsPreview45m
The Language of Pattern: Motifs, Scale, and Ground🔒45m
Building a Motif Library and Mood Board🔒50m

Module 2: Repeat Structures and Seamless Construction3 lessons

The Basic Block Repeat and the Seam Problem🔒50m
Half-Drop, Brick, and Rotational Repeats🔒50m
Vector vs Raster Repeats and Tool Choice🔒45m

Module 3: Color, Collections, and Coordinates3 lessons

Building a Limited Palette and Colorways🔒50m
Designing Coordinate Patterns and Blenders🔒50m
Spot Color, Separations, and Manufacturer Limits🔒45m

Module 4: Production, Mockups, and Selling Your Work3 lessons

Print-Ready Files: DPI, Repeat Size, and Color Mode🔒50m
Realistic Mockups and Presentation🔒45m
Licensing, Print-on-Demand, and Pricing Your Work🔒50m