Erdem Fall ’11
*images via vogue.com As you can see I am making my way through the fall collections at a snails pace. But there are just so many amazing prints to see and I don’t want to miss anything! I love the...
View ArticleFound Patterns: Leaf Veins
*images (clockwise): “Texture” by Virginie Moerenhout, “Leaf” by Mike Bostock, “Leaf Skeleton” by Jonathan Wilson, “Sycamore Leaf” by Scott Robinson, “Percolating Energy” by Joel Penner, “Red-Orange”...
View ArticleGivenchy Fall ’11
*images via style.com Meow? I am not sure how I feel about the panther prints, but I love the first two looks there..very trend forward and great inspiration for upcoming seasons!
View ArticleManish Arora Fall ’11
*images via style.com There are oodles of inspiration in this collection from Mr. Arora. I love the dye-cut textures and the placed palm illustrations have a fabulous retro vibe. I don’t know a great...
View ArticleAlison Tauber
These perfectly simple and sweet designs are from textile designer Alison Tauber. Alison was born in Brooklyn, NY and studied at FIT. She then left the big city for the Catskills, where she is...
View ArticleSharon Shalita & Maytal Barokas
I was so excited when these amazing pieces arrived in my inbox. These hand-printed and hand-woven textiles come from the hands of Sharon Shalita and Meytal Barokas. The series is a contemporary...
View ArticleGraphic Tees from Poketo
I am not sure if you all caught Jules’ post yesterday at Lawn Party, but she posted the COOLEST rope bracelets from Poketo. Not only was I in love with this little summer accessory, but the entire...
View ArticleFound Pattern: Water over Rocks
*images via: “Water Over Rock” by Gohomekiki, “Life Approximates Art” by Tom Benedict, “Water Bubbles Over Rocks” by Lars Christopher, “Water” by Simon Carrasco, “Water” by Jay Dodge, “Goldfinches...
View ArticleInterview: Cerebella Design
Cerebella Design is a new Vermont-based company that promotes science education through art in an approachable, stylish, and sustainable way. The company was founded by Ariele Faber and has just...
View ArticleFeatured Designer: Nathalia Machado
Nathalia Machado is a Brazilian textile designer based in São Paulo and the creator of these vividly colorful, dreamlike patterns. I love Nathalia’s use of layering and mixed materials, both hand-done...
View ArticleTextile Printmaker and Artist Vivien Haley
Today we are thrilled to share the work of Vivien Haley, an Australian Textile Printmaker and Artist who designed these wonderful nature-inspired motifs and subtle organic textures for her line of...
View ArticleJamie Kalvestran’s Native Pine Collection
You may know Jamie Kalvestran as the ever-friendly voice of the Pattern Observer inbox and helpdesk, but she is also an accomplished product designer, published illustrator and even has three design...
View ArticleDari Design Studio
What better way to wrap up the week than with these vibrant patterns by Dari Design Studio?! We are thrilled to welcome them to the blog and are doubly thrilled to announce that they will be sharing a...
View ArticleVivien Haley’s Elementa Collection
It is always such a joy to hear from designers we’ve featured in the past and see what new and wonderful things they are up to. Vivien Haley has graced the Pattern Observer blog twice in the past...
View ArticleFeatured Designer: Frances Ellen Shaw
Today we are delighted to welcome Frances Ellen Shaw as our featured designer of the week! Frances is a surface pattern designer who is soon to be graduating from Leeds College of Art. We are excited...
View ArticleFeatured Designer: Katie Punton
The amazing work you see here is the creation of Katie Punton, currently in her final year at Leeds College of Art studying Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design. I love Katie’s blend of...
View ArticleFeatured Designer: Diane Sullivan
Diane Sullivan’s path to surface design started with a formal education in clinical social work and a background as a potter for a number of years. Diane grew up in a rural community in upstate New...
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