Studio Journal Blog for Surface Designers
Get up-to-date with what’s happening behind the scenes in the business of surface pattern designer and creative entrepreneur, Erin Kendal. Erin is an Australian surface designer (now based in Portugal), teacher, licensing artist, and Spoonflower top-seller who shares her experience and studio goings-on via her popular Studio Journal newsletter for Designers.
Selling Products Made With Spoonflower Fabric
Can you sell items made with Spoonflower fabric? That’s a question I hear asked a lot!
Creative Entrepreneurship: Pursuing Dreams Even When Things Get Tough
Ever found yourself in a situation that's made you feel deflated, sad… even, defeated? Where you’ve considered giving up? Take a peek into how I process & methodically work through problems that I encounter when trying to achieve a goal that means a LOT to me.
Creative Entrepreneurship: How I Get Stuff Done When Working at Home With Kids
I’ve built my creative business since having children. Here are the ways I get stuff done as a creative entrepreneur and a parent, working from home with my kids.
5 Lies I Told Myself When I started Out in Surface Pattern Design
Once I started gaining traction as an emerging surface pattern designer and I began negotiating with licensing clients, I started to feel like an unworthy imposter.
Three Surprising Things I didn't Know ABOUT Surface Pattern Design
I had no idea how fulfilling and rewarding surface pattern design can be. I never imagined that drawing and making patterns would allow me to make a positive impact to the lives of others.
January: A Time for Reflection & a Moment of Mindfullness
Here’s something you might not know about me… I used to hate the start of a new year. In fact, I’d spend Christmas time dreading the new year!
Why?