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  WHAT DOES A TEXTILE DESIGNER DO? Now, you may be wondering, “What does a Textile Designer actually do?” and if you’re curious about the job responsibilities and the day-to-day of a Textile Designer you should check out my other video here, What Does a Textile Designer Do? Otherwise, to explain a Textile Designer’s job briefly, a Textile Designer basically creates the designs and patterns seen on soft products like fabric or apparel and is often times also responsible for the product development end of things as well which involves the construction of the actual product. 1 | FABRIC DESIGNER So not surprisingly, the most common understanding of a Textile Designer is a Fabric Designer. Fabric Designers will create commercially appealing fabrics for the textile interiors market including office, residential, hospitality, and healthcare segments. They are generally responsible for researching trends, understanding the industry needs, and coming up with original ideas for fabrics. Fabric Designers should be

Are you ready to quit your full time job and become a full time, independent artist? This video is for you! Brooke Glaser, an independent illustrator, tells us all about how she became a full time artist even though she flopped the first time. ............................................................................................ ➡️To download my totally FREE 2019 Trend Guide PDF: ............................................................................................ 1.) Subscribe to my Channel 2.) Like this Video 3.) Click the link below

Guess what starts TODAY!!!⠀(I'll get to that in a sec.)⠀ But first think:  Do you really stand a chance as a designer/artist/creative who's MAKIN' IT if people can't even recognize your style?⠀ What exactly is your signature?  What does your voice sound like?⠀ I'll be real with you:  when it comes to daily routines I'm literally the WORST.  One night I'm up late, the next day I'm up early.. Discipline just ain't my thing.  BUT!  I really AM a hard worker (... on my own time, lol...) And...⠀ One of the most important things you can do as an artist is:  developing your own Art Style.  Which is why I'm hosting a 90 day ART STYLE CHALLENGE that goes all summer!!!!!⠀ YAY!!!  I'll be sharing daily prompts in my IG Stories and in the Design Tribe FB Group for the next 90 days.⠀ 90 days is really the perfect amount of time to accomplish anything you set your mind to.  Quarterly goals are SO attainable!  They're totally in your reach - yet, you also have enough time to really make some SERIOUS change!⠀ And loo

Discover all of the hot trends for 2019! Our trend analysis is perfect for surface pattern designers, textile designers, fashion and home decor designers. ............................................................................ Join ELIZABETH SILVER's newsletter: Get her monthly trend reports ;) elizabethsilver.com/fresh ............................................................................   Get LAUREN'S FREE 2019 Trend Guide: Get the PDF download!  http://bit.ly/2La8B2H ............................................................................   Check out Apt Therapy's Pattern of the Year article  https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/anim... ............................................................................   Watch the full video of Living Coral the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year https://youtu.be/SFDapYIJS2w ............................................................................   Be sure to subscribe for more design LOVE! Business tips + creative strategies:  http://bit.l

1 | LIVING CORAL EXPLAINED Unlike what many many initially think, no crystal balls are in use when Pantone selects the color of the year! They collect color information from street trends, fashion, retail, the runway, social media, and travel. Pantone carefully researches cultural shifts, political dynamics, and takes historical events into account. Groundbreaking stuff, huh? Vibrant yet mellow, Pantone describes Living Coral as “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.” It is a color that is warm and nourishing. “[Living Coral provides] comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” Part of the reason they chose it is for its sociable and spirited qualities. It symbolizes optimism, the pursuit of joyful ventures, and encourages light-hearted activity. Pantone’s color choice in Living Coral directly relates to the “onslaught of digital technology and social media increasingly embedding into daily life…” This seems to

Is Surtex really worth the time, MONEY, and energy that designers invest? Surtex recently moved their show to February, giving designers only 9 months to design patterns, textiles, and prints for the show when they normally prepare for an entire year. .......................................................................... Check out the Blog Post by Shannon McNab: .......................................................................... https://shannonmcnab.com/blog/2018/7/1/surtex-announces-new-dates-for-2019 ..................................................................................... FREE 2019 Trend Guide: Get the PDF download! ..................................................................................... http://bit.ly/2La8B2H ..................... INSTAGRAM @LaurenLesleyStudio ..................... Be sure to subscribe for more design LOVE! Business tips + creative strategies: ................. http://bit.ly/2LGqRNE   .......................... READ MY BLOG:

In this episode, we hear from special guest, Tyrone Webb Jr, on the importance of spiritual scripting for your creative online business or design business.  FREEBIE: Guide to Spiritual Scripting Get the PDF download!   Is your freelance design business growing slowly online...or...worse, is it not growing AT ALL?!? Your limiting beliefs surrounding money could be holding you back! Be sure to subscribe for more design LOVE! Business tips + creative strategies:  http://bit.ly/2LGqRNE ..................................................................................... WATCH ON YOUTUBE: coming soon READ MY BLOG:  http://www.laurenlesley.com/blog #laurenlesleystudio    LISTEN TO THE DESIGN TRIBE PODCAST:  iTunes: https://apple.co/2xZIPsy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LHe2TB    JOIN MY FREE FB GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/DesignTribeLaurenLesley    Wave at me on social:  Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/laurenlesleystudio

Is your freelance design business growing slowly online...or...worse, is it not growing AT ALL?!? Your limiting beliefs surrounding money could be holding you back! Be sure to subscribe for more design LOVE! Business tips + creative strategies:  http://bit.ly/2LGqRNE ..................................................................................... FREEBIE: Book Club Discussion Questions: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Get the PDF download! http://bit.ly/2z2IOVo   WATCH ON YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/2KTnl6d READ MY BLOG:  http://www.laurenlesley.com/blog #laurenlesleystudio  LISTEN TO THE DESIGN TRIBE PODCAST:  iTunes: https://apple.co/2xZIPsy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LHe2TB    JOIN MY FREE FB GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/DesignTrib...    Wave at me on social:  Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/laurenlesleystudio Facebook: http://facebook.com/laurenlesleystudio    Tags: You Are a Badass at Mak

FREEBIE: How to brand your creative online business or blog Get the PDF download!  http://bit.ly/2MgwuDo  This episode is all about why Designers need an Email List.  I see amazing designers focus their energy, time, and attention on social media while ignoring their email list... and while social media is important to growing your business...  it has nothing on email!  Listen to find out why. Is your freelance design business growing slowly online...or...worse, is it not growing AT ALL?!? Allow me to teach you today how to effectively brand yourself online and GROW your design business on autopilot. Be sure to subscribe for more design LOVE! Business tips + creative strategies: http://bit.ly/2LGqRNE    READ MY BLOG: http://www.laurenlesley.com/blog #laurenlesleystudio   JOIN MY FREE FB GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/DesignTribeLaurenLesley    Wave at me on social:  Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenlesleystudio #laurenlesleystudio Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/laurenlesleystudio Fac

In this episode, I dive into an awesome gift idea for Mother's Day that doesn't break the bank:  a family portrait illustration. Check out the blog post with the Top 10 List here!   Or watch the video on my YouTube channel.  

To check out the Live Video Replay at my YouTube channel. Do Designers Really Need a Blog? I debated for nearly a year on whether or not I really needed a blog.   After all, I was focused on creating and wanted to spend the majority of my time and energy making things.  If you're a designer, I'm sure you can totally relate. But I Don't Wanna Blog! Designers are different.  While most people think that bloggers lead a glamorous lifestyle popping around town drinking a vanilla latté, laughing with their friends, and dabbling around on their beautiful Mac for a few hours a day...  Designers understand how much work goes into it. We get it.  Designers spend hours in the office researching for photoshoots:  trends, the right colors, which props are perfect yet fit the budget - down to every last detail!   We've lugged around a car full of crap, multiple changes of outfits, make up supplies, and soo many 'just-in-case' props, trying to snag the perfect location with the perfect model in the right light

In this episode, Cheryl Springer and I dive into the top 5 reasons NOT to enroll in art school.  The world is changing fast and student loans are only going up.  Simultaneously, the design industry doesn't value credentials as much as other industries do.  Listen in to decide if design school is right for you!

In this episode of the Design Tribe, Lauren Lesley and guest co-host Alice Serres dive into why Pantone chose Ultra Violet as the 2018 Color of the Year. You'll also discover the history + meaning of the color purple and how purple affects your personality.