July 03, 2025

What Is Surface Pattern Design (And Could It Be Your Next Income Stream?)

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Ever wondered how those beautiful florals end up on notebooks, wrapping paper, fabric, or even mugs? That’s the magic of surface pattern design — and it could become a flexible, scalable creative income stream for you.

In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy Podcast, Kaylie Edwards (creative mentor & toddler mum) and Delores Naskrent (digital artist & educator) break down:
✨ What surface pattern design really is (hint: motifs, repeats & more)
🎨 Who it’s for — from traditional artists and illustrators to handmade sellers and digital crafters
🌼 How pattern design can help you diversify your offers and tap into the “design once, sell again” model
🖌️ Common myths: “I can’t draw!” “It’s too technical!” “The market’s too saturated!”
📚 Real ideas for niches, audience segments, and products you could create
💡 A peek into how Affinity Designer (and Delores’s clever templates) can make your process simpler and more fun

If you’re curious about expanding your art or handmade business, this is the perfect introduction — whether you want to add pattern designs to your own products, sell digital patterns, or license your work.

🆓 Mentioned in This Episode:
✔️ Bloom & Repeat Free Workshop – Grab the replay:bloom and repeat workshop replay | Delores Naskrent/DeloresArt School
✔️ Mastering Surface Pattern Design in Affinity Designer Masterclass – Enrol here: Affinity Designer Surface Pattern Design Masterclass – deloresartcanada

🎧 Listen now, share with a creative friend, and remember:
Keep creating, keep juggling — and most importantly, keep finding joy in the process.

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