Excuse the dust! I’m rebuilding Pitter Pattern from the ground up to bring it into the 21st century… Easier to navigate and packed with resources that are actually useful. That’s why things look a little bare at the moment.

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  • Say goodbye to dull and ugly vinyl flooring

    Say goodbye to dull and ugly vinyl flooring

    Less than 4 years ago I was right in the middle of having our family home extended. I was in charge of sourcing all the new fittings, including kitchen, lighting, wall tiles and flooring.

    One of the most difficult things to find was vinyl flooring designs that didn’t suck… Oh, how I wish Atrafloor had existed back then!

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  • 10 Skillshare pattern classes for surface designers – Vol. 2

    10 Skillshare pattern classes for surface designers – Vol. 2

    Attention all pattern enthusiasts, here comes Volume 2 of Skillshare pattern classes for budding surface designers!

    I’ve been taking all the Skillshare classes related to pattern design I can lay my eyes on and I’ve found more fabulous gems that are a must-watch if you’re really interested in getting into the world of surface pattern design…

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  • 24 striking colour palettes for the daring (+ free download!)

    24 striking colour palettes for the daring (+ free download!)

    Hey guys, first of all, my apologies for disappearing for such a long time, life has a habit of getting in the way!

    Today I have a little present for you as a way to say sorry for my absence. I’ve prepared 24 fabulous colour palettes that you can use in your own designs. But that’s not all, oh no that’s not all… I’ve also created a downloadable Adobe Swatch Exchange (ASE) file with all the palettes so you can get down to business and start using them right away!

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  • 22 fabulous geometric cushions you’ll want to have

    22 fabulous geometric cushions you’ll want to have

    I’m always on the lookout for gorgeously patterned products, not only for myself and my home but to share with you, my beloved Pitter Pattern reader, because if you’re here you most likely love patterns, on anything and everything, just like me…

    One home decor product that everyone loves and that shows off surface designs beautifully is the ubiquitous cushion. Small, medium or large; square, rectangular or circular; no matter how you like them, they’re always great at bringing dull and lifeless house corners back to beauty.

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  • Issue 10 of Moyo magazine

    Issue 10 of Moyo magazine

    Issue 10 of Moyo magazine is out now!

    Moyo is the world’s first magazine dedicated to surface pattern design, brought to you by the founders of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design and Make it in Design, Beth Nicholls and Rachael Taylor (Moyo is Japanese for ‘pattern’ and is pronounced mo-yor). Best of all, it’s completely free. Read on…

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