SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN CLASSES
BY BEATRIZ PASCUAL
PORTFOLIO ORGANIZATION SYSTEM FOR SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNERS
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
Learn how to build a coherent and efficient Portfolio Organization System for Surface Pattern Designers from scratch.
After taking this class, you will:
- Improve your productivity and workflow
- Become more organized & efficient in your work.
- Increase your professionalism and confidence
Class Reviews
Wow! I loved this class. I'm always creating patterns for different purposes and platforms, and I'm always losing track of where a pattern is stored. Beatriz has laid out an end-to-end solution for managing every pattern I design no matter the purpose, making it easy to locate any pattern years down the track. This is an amazingly thorough approach to keeping track of every pattern and pattern variation. I will be implementing everything I have seen here. Initially I was going to use Tapforms as my database because I already have this running across all devices, however, Airtable's ability to integrate with my website, makes Airtable a no-brainer and a massive time saver. Thank you Beatriz for sharing your productivity secrets.
Chris HeathThe Geometrical Design Guy
I loved this class! I didn't know how to organize my growing number of patterns and Beatriz is teaching a very easy way to do it. I've also learnt to use airtable and it is actually pretty easy! I strongly recommend this class to everyone who wants to organize patterns! Thank you Beatriz for explaining everything so well and for giving me the motivation to start organizing!
Mélanie Legrand
This was very helpful – Airtable is indeed a game changer. I already use it and have organised my patterns (mas o menos ;-), but there were so many more useful tipps for saving files, assign SKU numbers etc. I will implement everything. Thank you, Beatriz, for kindly sharing your knowledge!
Claudia Boettcher
I love this class and all the information Beatriz gives in this class. It is a must take class for all surface pattern designer to get advanced in organising portfolio! Thank you so much Beatriz!
Phuong LempineniPad artist| Surface pattern designer
Thank you Beatriz for teaching us time saving tips on how to manage our pattern portfolio
Erin Singh
To be honest, I've struggled with how and where to put files, and how to organize them. Wow! This is so clear and helpful. I really didn't know how Airtable could help me, but I'm now a fan. Though, I'll probably have to post a little sign for myself, to figure out the file descriptive extensions. Good job, this is an amazing class! By the way, you have beautiful patterns! *Later: I just went over the class for the third time; I've had to be away for a few weeks, and need to get back to the files. Love the class!
Elizabeth Parma
This is a life saver for anyone developing designs for sale. It seems like a lot to set up but the result have short and long term benefits. Organizing this way makes management of large collections of data/designs possible with very professional reslts. Thank you Beatriz for sharing this beautiful system.
Marik Berghs
The subject you taught, how you taught it, and your soothing style was PERFECT for where I stand in the beginning of my art licensing adventure. I wanted (no, really demanded of myself) to start from scratch with an organizational system that was not only logical but easy to follow once it was set up. Thank you for providing me with the tools for success!!! I enjoyed learning from you. You're great!
Barbara WirthArtist & Illustrator, Teacher
Just an amazing organization system!! I really need to organize my designs. I'll work on my portfolio and share my projects asap! Thanks Beatriz!!
Mónica Románartist, graphic designer, illustrator
I have seen other videos for organizing files but this is the BEST and MOST HELPFUL video I have ever seen. I am confident that I will be able to finally organize my designs!
Julie C.
At first, I thought this system might be a bit TOO organised and structured for me, but as I watched more and more I realised some of this advice is completely game changing! can't wait to implement what I have learnt here. thank you Beatriz!
Sue Halstead
I really appreciated this class! I've been struggling with organization and this answered my needs beautifully. I think this lesson would be helpful to know starting out, as I think it could save immense amounts of time once set up. Beatriz has thought of everything here and I really liked how I was able to follow along creating/copying my own air table spreadsheet. Thank you so much, Beatriz! I have a ways to go until my portfolio is ready to share, but I can already tell it's going to look and behave beautifully when it is. 🙂
Casey Shelley
Beatriz provides very helpful information to help us organise our portfolio, and have a system that is easy to maintain. I recommend this class to all pattern designers, and I can't wait to start implementing those advises on my portfolio ! : )
Chloé Oternaud
Very Helpful Video and well organized with vital information
Susan KonkelCreating Beauty
This is extremely useful and a great process. Especially if you are wanting to get organised... I will as I am sure others will too like to understand Airtable more, but the explanation was clear and full of content... Thank you very much for helping us organise our files and finding a safe way to easily offer for licensing our patterns... Adapting collections will become easier as the selection process can offer as much or as little as you choose.. Fantastic online course. May I make a suggestion.. Do you have a question and answer page where we can learn from each others experience and specific questions... Love the portfolio idea it works so well. Congratulations for bringing this brilliant resource.
Tracy WhitingFoundations for Creations
Intelligent and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this course. I found it to be informative and well structured. One day I hope to be able to manage my portfolio this professionally.
Heidi Bransby
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ONLINE CLASS RELATED TO CREATIVITY
LEARN HOW TO CREATE MANDALAS WITH PHOTOSHOP
LEVEL: BEGINNERS
Learn how to create Mandalas digitally using Photoshop from scratch.
After taking this class, you will:
- Boost your creativity
- Create Mandalas with random strokes & motifs that you can use later for prints or coloring books.
- Design Mandalas inspired by the Arts & Crafts Style.
- Increase your portfolio with new illustrations.
CLASS REVIEWS
Beatriz demonstrates how easy it is to create a wide range of well-structured patterns using different symmetries and elements from historic styles of ornamentation/decoration. The resulting patterns are by no means random in their construction, and many are informed by historical context. They will sit proudly alongside period patterns, e.g. Arts & Crafts patterns. Thank you Beatriz for a wonderfully informative class.
Chris HeathThe Geometrical Design Guy
Beatriz created a fantastic class! I was searching for such kind of class! Clear explanation, engaging designs, technical details, all made this class perfect! Looking forward for more classes from this teacher!
Samira Azizova
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ONLINE CLASS RELATED TO PATTERN COMPOSITION
LEARN HOW TO CREATE HALF DROP REPEAT PATTERN LAYOUTS WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
LEVEL: BEGINNERS
Learn how to create Half Drop Repeat Pattern Layouts using Adobe Illustrator from scratch.
After taking this class, you will:
- Boost your pattern composition skills
- Learn the difference between Half Drop and Brick Layout pattern repeats
- Create half drop patterns using only one motif
- Create half drop patterns using multiple motifs