JANINE VANGOOL
publisher / editor / designer of UPPERCASE magazine
Windham Fabrics designer
In The Pattern Journal from UPPERCASE, I share tips and resources for surface design inspiration and education. I send it once a month (and a bit more frequently when I have special offers or opportunities.) See you there!
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UPPERCASE is a promotional partner for Bonnie's Surface Design Immersion and Sarah Watts' From Paint to Pattern.
I've always had a fondness for surface pattern design. In fact, the spine patterns for the magazine have inspired a some collections with Windham Fabrics!
RECOMMENDED READING
UPPERCASE #57 cover by Anna Maria Horner, SPDG5 cover by Vanessa Clarke Young
background patterned papers by Pip & Lo and Ewing Klipspringer
The UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Design Guide
Published every 2 years
You'll find the most recent edition of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Design Guide in issue #57. If you've ever dreamed about having your own fabric, then the 5th edition of the UPPERCASE Surface Pattern Design Guide offers much inspiration and information!
Feed Sacks
Vintage pattern inspiration
At 544 pages and with extensive imagery and at-scale reproductions of vintage feed sacks fabrics, this book is an inspiring sourcebook of pattern and colour—and offer a welcome visit to a slower-paced way of life.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
As editor and designer of UPPERCASE magazine, I have seen the amazing difference that taking quality online courses can make on students' portfolios, careers and self-confidence! As a designer of four collections with Windham Fabrics, I have my own experiences to share with students as well.
pattern above by Sarah Watts
Free Workshop with
Sarah Watts
Starts August 9
With over 25 fabric collections and collaborations across dozens of companies, Sarah Watts is a leader in surface pattern design—her epic knowledge of using Photoshop is on full display in her free workshop and full 10-week course, From Paint to Pattern.
From Paint to Pattern
with Sarah Watts
Registration opens August 15
With over 25 fabric collections and collaborations across dozens of companies, Sarah Watts is a leader in surface pattern design—her epic knowledge of using Photoshop is on full display in her free workshop and full 10-week course, From Paint to Pattern.
SURFACE PATTERN PLAYLIST
pattern above by Bonnie Christine