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Textile Design Lab

A pattern design membership for artists building careers in surface design

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Textile Design Lab is a membership community providing artists and designers the skills, resources, and feedback needed to grow in surface pattern design. You’ll access a library of video lessons, tutorials, plus peer feedback and critique from both founder Michelle Fifis and other experienced designers. The Lab covers technical skills (like file preparation, software tools), market-specific design guidance (home decor, apparel, licensing), plus marketing and business insights.

Members also benefit from community support, guest expert workshops, and paths to build a pattern design business that can attract licensing opportunities or freelance contracts. The Lab’s environment is designed to help you move from hobbyist to professional designer, with accountability, critique, and practical outcomes.

Outcomes

  • Design with unshakeable confidence
  • Collaborate and grow within a thriving community of creative
  • Build a fulfilling, authentic design career
  • Build an authentic portfolio of work

What's included?

  • Tutorial Library

    A growing video, audio, and PDF content library covering design and business skills for surface pattern design.

  • Peer & Expert Feedback

    Regular critique from industry-experienced designers to improve your work and speed your growth.

  • Guest Presentations & Market Insights

    Occasional guest presentations from professionals in licensing, print studios, and fashion/home decor sectors.

  • Supportive Designer Community

    Forum / membership space for questions, collaborations, feedback, and encouragement.

Who is this for?

  • Surface pattern artists & textile designers growing a freelance or licensing career
  • Creatives seeking structured feedback & portfolio readiness
  • Designers wanting clarity in business-side of surface pattern markets

About the creator

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Michelle Fifis

Founder & Mentor, Textile Design Lab | Surface Pattern Artist

I’m Michelle Fifis, founder and creator of Textile Design Lab. I began my career as a textile designer, leaving a corporate role in 2010 to launch a freelance practice, then moved into teaching online in 2011, helping artists and designers level up b...

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