This community provides surface pattern designers with trend briefs and licensing opportunities.
Creative Studio Collective
The Creative Studio Collective offers a comprehensive environment for artists to transform their creative hobby into a professional licensing career. Members participate in a structured monthly program that provides trend driven design briefs designed to sharpen technical skills and portfolio marketability. The platform facilitates direct connections to real world brands through organized art calls and exclusive licensing opportunities. Participants gain access to a library of video tutorials and guest expert sessions that reveal industry secrets about pitching and partnership standards. The community emphasizes the importance of building a cohesive portfolio consisting of hero, coordinate, and blender prints. Members benefit from profes...
Outcomes
- Design marketable trend driven art collections
- Access exclusive brand licensing art calls
- Master professional surface pattern pitching techniques
- Implement efficient design portfolio workflows
What's included?
Monthly Creative Briefs
Members receive strategic design prompts based on upcoming industry trends to build a well rounded portfolio.
Expert Feedback Sessions
This feature provides professional guidance to help designers refine their work for specific commercial markets.
Industry Video Library
Participants access a vault of interviews with art directors and brand owners regarding licensing best practices.
Who is this for?
- Surface pattern designers looking to license their work to brands
- Emerging artists wanting to build a professional and marketable portfolio
- Experienced creators seeking a supportive community and consistent design direction
About the creator
Ryann Scrafford
Cofounder of Creative Studio Collective | Surface Pattern Designer & Art Mentor
Ryann Scrafford is a Salt Lake City based surface pattern designer and illustrator with nearly two decades of experience in the design and merchandising industries. She holds a degree in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University and began her p...
