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DESIGN INSPIRATION IDEAS!
OUR FAVORITE SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNERS ON INSTAGRAM!
We're excited to share our most favorite surface pattern designers on Instagram! Be sure to check back with us as we continue to add more creatives to this inspirational resource of talented artists.
Annie Riker
Surface Designer
Annie loves designing with bold, cheerful, vibrant colors while adding handmade textures to create dynamic and unique patterns. She loves working with gouache and linocut when she's designing.
Follow Annie at www.instagram.com/annieriker
Michel Massih
Illustrator / Surface Designer
Michel is passionate about his profession, nature, and sports. The creative process of a product enchants this German designer.
Follow Michel at www.instagram.com/michelmassih
Catalina Estrada
Illustrator / Pattern Designer
Born in Colombia, Catalina Estrada grew up surrounded by a jungle full of birds, giant trees, and spectacular plants of all colors. That jungle became her muse. Now living in Barcelona (Spain), she fills her patterns with light, optimism, and thousands of colors.
Follow Catalina at www.instagram.com/catalinaestrada
Alison Janssen
Surface Designer
Alison, who now lives in Southern California, does a fabulous job mixing up the classics with a bit of whimsical imperfection. We adore her color palettes! Before her move to SoCal, she was the Art Director at Hallmark Cards for 12 years.
Follow Alison at www.instagram.com/alisonjanssen_studio
Carolina Mongelos
Designer
Paraguayan designer, Carolina Mongelos, creates floral surface patterns that are blooming with bright, vibrant colors.
Follow Carolina at www.instagram.com/carolimonge
Linsey Kelly
Pattern & Print
After Linsey graduated with a master’s degree from Edinburgh College of Art, she worked as a textile designer for London’s leading studios. She loves bold colors and tiny details.
Follow Linsey at www.instagram.com/linsey___kelly
Owen Davey
Freelance Illustrator
Owen Davey is an award-winning illustrator from the UK specializing in contemporary imagery that uses traditional and cutting-edge digital techniques. Represented by @folioart
Follow Owen at www.instagram.com/owendaveydraws
Rosie Dore
Illustrator / Pattern Designer
Rosie is a designer from England who loves animals and nature. Her nature-based art often provides an escape into magical and far-away places.
Follow Rosie at www.instagram.com/rosie.dore
Juan Cantero
Illustrator
We love how Juan's style provides many creative and whimsical design inspiration ideas. He writes on his Instagram, "I believe in love, color, and magic."
Follow Juan at www.instagram.com/canteroink
