3×3 Design Challenge

Sketch Design Repeat hosts an annual challenge, 3 prompts, 3 weeks in a row. I entered last year, it was my first design challenge as I’d only just started pursuing surface pattern design that month. Suffice to say I submitted my designs, but didn’t hear much after that. This year, I’m already seeing a lot more engagement on my posts – and certainly I’ve learned a lot this year. My drawing has improved greatly, I am getting a handle on what resonates with people, and I am getting a handle on how to maximize my efforts through social media.

The results come out on April 11 – and there’s some very stiff competition. I don’t expect to take any top prizes but I am very happy already with the progess I’ve made in a year. And that’s it’s own kind of win!

My three entries:

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A sleeveless mini dress with a block-print pattern of bullfrogs, lotus blooms, and wading birds, with striped trim detailing.

Fête Accompli

16th Place! Eat, Pray, Swim This design placed #16 out of 1663 entries in Spoonflower's "Beachy Boho" design challenge!

16th Place for Eat, Pray, Swim!

Heirloom & Bloom by Ro Carr Studio, a 6th place winning surface pattern featuring heirloom vegetables and botanicals in sage, gold, and pink, shown as wrapping paper with a bronze satin bow.

A Seedling That Grew Into 6th Place

Woman from behind wearing a Tapestry Fiorentina long-sleeve top on a sunlit Italian street.

100 Entries, 7 Top Tens, and One Very Unexpected Renaissance Tapestry