Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

In today's episode, we'll explore two distinct approaches to developing your signature style in surface pattern design. We'll discuss the importance of committing to a consistent practice and delve into the three phases that designers can repeatedly navigate to continually refine and explore their unique style. Join us as we uncover practical insights to shape your design journey. Ready to commit to your practice and explore the evolving phases of your design style? Let's dive in on Day 03 of The Style Series!

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Welcome back to the Style Series! Today, we are reconnecting with our origin story to inspire us forward on our journey toward uncovering our signature style. 

🌟 Recalling Your Origin Story:
Think back to that magical moment when you realized being an artist or designer was your true calling. Reconnect with what sparked your creative flame—

Was it a product, a feeling, or a magical creative moment? Rediscover why print design became your chosen path.  By reconnecting with your artistic origin, you're not just reminiscing; you're gaining insights that will shape your evolving style. It's a reminder of your unique journey and the passion that propels you!

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In this episode of the Print Life Podcast, we kick off the Style Series—a four-part exploration inspired by the 2020 Style Challenge. Having guided nearly 400 participants through the challenge, it's the perfect time to bring it to the podcast. Join us as we delve into the importance of identifying your "why" when it comes to developing a signature style, the myriad benefits it brings to your creative journey, and practical approaches to implementation.

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Welcome to another episode of  The Print Life Podcast! This week we are diving in to the evolution from creative hobbyist to the creative entrepreneur.

Join Leslie to chat about the common hesitations many creatives face when pondering the viability of turning their passion for design into a full-time entrepreneurial venture. We discuss the power of stepping into the role of a creative entrepreneur, shedding light on the mindset shifts and transformative experiences that come with embracing this title.

Exploring the understanding that continuous learning and growth are at the heart and soul of your creative journey. Gain valuable insights into working smarter, not harder, incorporating entrepreneurial strategies, and implementing systems to streamline their creative process. The episode also introduces practical tools like ChatGPT and Later to ease the entrepreneurial path, making it more accessible and rewarding.

Keep creating, keep growing, and keep embracing your journey as a creative entrepreneur!

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Today we are diving into another artist interview, join me to welcome Kirsty Milloy. Kirsty is a fashion print designer who while working in-house for retail brands experienced an unexpected moment which made her re-consider her dreams. She aspires to build a studio-of-one which creates print collections for youthful brands who want to WOW!

Kirsty’s style is versatile and fresh and she loves combining hand illustrated and painted elements to create impactful and colorful art. Inspired by digital art, vintage kitsch and nature, Kirsty’s mission is to design prints that make you feel good wearing them. 

You can connect with Kirsty here https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-milloy-145b3422/

or check out her work here  https://www.instagram.com/kirstymilloy/

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Hello, creatives! In this week's episode, I'm diving into the chaos that often comes with January—the month packed with enticing growth opportunities, new challenges, and a sense of urgency. But, here's the truth: the rush might lead straight to overwhelm.

Join me as we explore the powerful shift from 'I have to' to 'I get to.' It's all about reframing our approach to tasks or projects in our creative journey. I'll share some eye-opening examples of how this simple switch can transform our mindset and productivity. It's all about intentional, deliberate steps forward. Tune in and let's embrace a more purposeful and fulfilling creative journey together.

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In this episode, we delve into the power of envisioning our aspirations, challenging self-imposed labels, and embracing consistency as a key to success. Here's a brief recap:

• Clarifying Vision: Encouragement to pause and envision what's desired in life and career, reflecting on steps taken towards those goals.
• Overcoming Labels: Addressing the labels we place on ourselves, recognizing they often act as self-imposed barriers to growth.
• The Consistency Challenge: Highlighting the significance of consistency and its relation to overcoming procrastination, fear, and perfectionism.
• Embracing Courage: Pledging to leave behind fear-driven mindsets in the upcoming year, embracing courage, gratitude, and a proactive approach to reaching dreams.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! What's your commitment for the new year?

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Welcome to this week's podcast episode! Today, let's dive into the concept of embracing the new year by fully committing to your creative vision. At a recent marketing conference, a quote from Julius Caesar was shared that struck a chord with me: 'If you want to take the island, you have to burn the boats.' This resonated with me so much. Often as creatives, we build many revenue streams at once claiming we are multi passionate, we allow fear or doubt about how saturated the space be the reason we don't try to go after what we want. We keep back up jobs in our mind as an out if things don't work. We want that guarantee that it will work if we go after our big goals.

As we transition into the new year, let's focus instead on being decisive, building one thing at a time and committing to the results we want leaving no room for doubt or a backup plan. When we commit, fear dissipates, doubts fade, and we confidently step into the role required to bring that dream to life. That's the mindset I'm encouraging as we step into 2024. Are you ready to burn the boats and fully commit to your creative journey?!

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In today's episode of the Print Life Podcast, we dive in to the importance of understanding what a niche and target market truly represent in your career as a surface pattern designer. Understanding these concepts is crucial to find success in our journey of selling art to a commercial industry. Contrary to the belief that artists must struggle, hoping someone will buy their work, success lies in identifying the needs of our clients and finding a way to meet them in the middle without compromising on our art too much. 

It's important to know that we are not defined solely by our niche; both our niche and target audience can evolve over time. We cannot solely rely on 'build it and they will come' mentality but rather understand that our sweet spot is where our intuition and intention unite. 

Enjoy!

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In today's design landscape, establishing an online shop is more crucial than ever, whether you're a freelancer or a seasoned studio. The Pattern Cloud eliminates the ambiguity of setting up your online print shop, providing a comprehensive solution from inception to execution.

Join me for an insightful interview with James Hartley, Tracy Brown, and Sophie Rolley, where we delve into their individual studios' journeys and unravel the genesis of The Pattern Cloud. As a game-changer in the industry, The Pattern Cloud sets a new standard, catering to the high expectations of clients when they shop prints online.

Get firsthand insights, exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, and learn how The Pattern Cloud is revolutionizing the online print sales landscape.

Don't miss this episode to gain invaluable insights! And if you decide to join, click the link to their site below to access their latest deal for designers to join.

https://www.thepatterncloud.com/

(I am not an affiliate for the Pattern Cloud)

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