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For Surface Pattern Designers who want to work with Homewares brands, this is your chance to build a strong presence and learn how to connect with the brands you’ve always dreamed of.
Whether you license, freelance, sub-contract, or work in-house, these workshops will give you the tools to stand out and bring your vision to life.
Foundations Workshops
Unlock the secrets to getting noticed by homewares companies with this three part workshop series designed to help you build a lasting, impactful presence.
These workshops are for you if:
You’re a Surface Pattern Designer who wants to work with homewares brands, whether as a freelancer, through licensing, or in-house.
You’re ready to define or refine your unique artistic style and stand out in a competitive market.
You need guidance on building a strong portfolio that attracts the right clients and brands.
You want practical strategies to create a consistent presence and connect with your dream brands.
You’re eager to learn actionable tips to strengthen your design business and clarify your creative direction.
These workshops are NOT for you if:
You’re not interested in working with homewares brands or building a career in the design industry.
You already have a strong, clear presence in the market and feel confident attracting clients and collaborations.
You’re not open to exploring new techniques or refining your artistic style.
You don’t need support with portfolio-building, marketing, or defining your niche.
You’re looking for highly technical software training rather than a focus on creative and business foundations.
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Online Workshops
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Online Workshops
Online workshop for Surface Pattern Designers - Gain clarity on your artistic style, whether to niche down (or not), and your aspirations to design for homewares brands in this focused workshop. Join me as I demonstrate how to create an artwork using three different techniques, and explore the concept of niching versus versatility in your design approach. We’ll also discuss the key differences between building a portfolio as a freelancer and as a personal brand. Through this demonstration, I’ll show you how having the skills to create anything doesn’t mean you should. By the end, we’ll clarify your direction and introduce the Foundations framework to help define your unique style.
What We’ll Discover:
Clarifying your creative preferences
Identifying your strengths
Reviewing your artwork
Narrowing your focus
You’ll also receive a downloadable checklist to help guide your steps.
Build on this workshop series with Foundations INSIGHTS to hone your designs and collections to suit homewares brands. Then finish with Foundations PORTFOLIO.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be sent a separate link to access the content after purchase. There may be some delay for access, please wait a few hours for your registration email. Contact me hello@michelleholik.com if you have any problems. All prices are in AUD.
Save 20% when you purchase the workshop bundle, which includes access to all 3 workshops and downloads. To purchase this click here.
Online workshop for Surface Pattern Designers - Come with me on a walkthrough of building a homewares range plan (specifically bedding & accessories), where we look at product styles, target markets and visualisation of your designs.
What We’ll Discover:
Understanding the decision maker’s mindset
The customer journey
Interpreting the market and demands
Why your work isn’t getting noticed, and how you can adjust
You’ll also receive a downloadable checklist to help guide your steps.
Build on this workshop series starting with Foundations STYLE to hone your design style for homewares brands. Then finish with Foundations PORTFOLIO.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be sent a separate link to access the content after purchase. There may be some delay for access, please wait a few hours for your registration email. Contact me hello@michelleholik.com if you have any problems. All prices are in AUD.
Save 20% when you purchase the workshop bundle, which includes access to all 3 workshops and downloads. To purchase this click here.
Online workshop for Surface Pattern Designers - Creating a portfolio that attracts homewares clients involves understanding the unique expectations of the industry (and it's not what you might think). Many assume that a visually appealing collection alone will suffice, but the reality is there’s more to it! We’ll cover three key elements to incorporate into your portfolio to make it stand out to potential clients.
What We’ll Discover:
What industry professionals really want to see
Narrative development in your collections
The best ways to showcase your work
You’ll also receive a downloadable checklist to help guide your steps.
This is the last of a three part workshop series, starting with Foundations STYLE to hone your design style for homewares brands. then follow up with Foundations INSIGHTS before finishing off with this Portfolio workshop.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be sent a separate link to access the content after purchase. There may be some delay for access, please wait a few hours for your registration email. Contact me hello@michelleholik.com if you have any problems. All prices are in AUD.
Save 20% when you purchase the workshop bundle, which includes access to all 3 workshops and downloads. To purchase this click here.
Use the code THREEFORME for a further 20% discount on all 3 workshops
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You must add all workshops to your cart first to apply the discount
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Use the code THREEFORME for a further 20% discount on all 3 workshops • You must add all workshops to your cart first to apply the discount •
Meet your instructor
Michelle Holik
For 14 years Michelle has been working as a surface pattern designer designer and product developer in homewares, textiles, stationery and more. Based in Australia, and working globally for renowned homewares brands and manufacturers.
Join Michelle in this series of introductory workshops to learn more about what industry experts look for when working with designers, and how you can live your dream of designing for homewares and interior products.
Usually this knowledge you can only learn from working in house, until now.
What will it cost you if you don’t take action:
Missed opportunities with dream homewares brands
Stalled growth in your design business or career
Wasted time creating work that doesn’t align with your goals or dream industry
Unrealised potential to stand out in a competitive market
Lost income from not securing ideal projects, clients or roles
I don’t want you to miss out on realising your dream of working as a surface pattern designer in the homewares & interiors industry, so join my workshops today and begin your transformation!
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