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Creative Studio Collective

COMMUNITY. EDUCATION. CONVERSATION

Join a vibrant community of creatives! Dive into a collaborative space designed for learning, sharing, and growth. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where every conversation and shared experience enriches your creative journey. We believe in elevating each other—by openly sharing knowledge, we all shine brighter together.

ABOUT US

Fleur Crawford of Hufton Studio and Ryann Scrafford of Charlie Rowan Designs are the Co-founders of Creative Studio Collective.

The goal of CSC is to create a space to share collective knowledge, support other artists, and elevate the design industry together. With over 19 years of individual experience in the surface pattern design industry, Fleur and Ryann have jointly released 45+ collections to print-on-demand companies and successfully licensed their art worldwide.

Monthly Portfolio Building Design Briefs

Build a well-rounded and marketable portfolio like a pro.
We are so excited to bring you our monthly Portfolio Building Creative Briefs! We’ve done all of the strategic thinking and planning for you, giving you more time to pitch & promote your collection.

Roundtable Series: Mastering Print On Demand

Join us for a series of candid conversations where we answer all of your questions 
straight from the sources! In this Roundtable  you’ll get a front-row seat to all of our candid conversations with our incredible guest speakers.

 

Art of Pitching Replay:

Join our Art of Pitching workshop replay to discover our pitching strategies, email templates, and client presentation techniques. Learn how we handle rejection and use tools to attract art directors’ attention.

PLUS, guest speaker Dylan M. shares her expert tips. Get two hours of insights and FREE resources to enhance your pitching and design business!

Studio Chats: Video Library for Creatives

We’ve levelled up our monthly Instagram LIVES with our new Creative Studio Chats! These are 15-30 minute conversations for creatives covering everything from mindset to productivity, to our favorite art supplies, tips and tricks we’ve picked up along the way, and so much more!

Mini Collection Challenge:

Are you as Surface Pattern Designer wanting to license your artwork? You’re in good hands. Sign up below to join our FREE 3 Day Mini Collection Challenge and you’ll have a pitch ready collection by the end!

Tile Template Bundle:

Introducing the Tile Template Bundle, designed to make your creative process faster and easier! This bundle is a must-have for designers looking to create stunning tile patterns effortlessly across multiple platforms like Procreate, Fresco, Illustrator, Photoshop, and more.

 

Meet the Founders Fleur & Ryann

ABOUT FLEUR

Fleur is a Surface Pattern & Textile Designer, based in Auckland, New Zealand. She graduated from Elam; University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Majoring in Printmaking and a Fashion Design, Certificate from AUT.  Fleur launched her career in Childrenswear Design moving into Womenswear and then Textile Product Development & Design. She traveled the world in her roles to work closely with manufacturers & suppliers, visiting trade shows to trend forecast,  and source textiles and designs. Working for some of New Zealand’s leading brands in commercial and high fashion she has 19 years of experience in the fashion & textile industry. After having her first baby she decided to create her own brand Hufton Studio and since then has dived deep into the world of surface pattern design & art licensing. Learn more about Fleur here: *Instagram *Website

ABOUT RYANN

Ryann is a Surface Pattern Designer & Illustrator based in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Design & Merchandising and a minor in Art History. She began her career as a buyer in both the contemporary fashion and outdoor industries. She transitioned from a Senior Buyer to a Creative Manager for an in-house design team before leaving to run multiple start-up companies in the roles of both Brand Manager and Marketing & Operations Director. In 2015 she left the corporate world to pursue building her own product-based brand which was sold in boutiques around the world. In 2019 she transitioned to solely designing and licensing. She has over 17 years of experience working in the fashion and retail industry. Learn more about Ryann here:
* Instagram  *Website

Elevate Your Brand with Tailored Art Calls!

Are you an Art Director looking for exclusive, custom-designed surface patterns that perfectly align with your brand’s unique vision? Partner with us for bespoke Art Calls tailored to your needs. Discover how our collaborative creative briefs can bring fresh creativity and innovation to your projects. learn more about our Custom Art Calls!

Glitz and Glam Color Palette – How To Customise & Make It Your Own

Unleashing Creativity: Tips for Customizing the "Glitz and Glam" Palette for Your CollectionWhen it comes to creating surface pattern designs that truly shine, color is one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. This month’s "Glitz and Glam" Creative Brief...

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Sharron Binns

Sharron has recently launched herself as a surface pattern designer. Based in the scenic Mackenzie Country in the middle of the South Island, New Zealand, Sharron has a limitless amount of design inspiration surrounding her. Discovering surface pattern design later in...

Studio Chat – Our Five Favourite Art Supplies

Studio Chat: our five favourite design tools Today we are here to spill the beans on some of our favorite art supplies and design hacks that have been total game-changers for us! Let's dive right in, shall we? Tombow Markers First up, let's talk about markers. If...

Creative Brief Tip Don’t Miss the Hidden Gems in your Briefs

Creative Brief Tip Creative Brief Tip - Don't Miss the Hidden Gems in your Briefs Your Monthly Portfolio Building Creative Brief is not just a set of instructions; it's a treasure trove of potential ideas, waiting for you. More often than not, when you feel stuck or...

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Jeanette Parks

Jeanette is a Swedish-American lifelong artist and designer who loves making bold and eclectic designs ranging from painterly florals to retro and nostalgic icons. If you would love to see more of Jeanette's designs click here  I love the concept of creating a...

Studio Chat – Building Your Brand Through Community

Studio Chat: Building Your Brand Through Community Today, let's dive into the delightful world of building your brand while nurturing a vibrant community. It's like planting seeds in a garden and watching them blossom into beautiful flowers together. So, grab your...

Creative Brief Tip Showcase Your Monthly Achievements

Creative Brief Tip Creative Brief Tip - Showcase Your Monthly Achievements As an artist, sharing your work with the world can be a daunting prospect. It's only natural to feel a bit apprehensive about putting your creations out there for everyone to see and judge....

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Sarah Lucking

Heatherbelle Crafts was set up by Sarah simply because of her love of art. She particularly enjoys drawing animals in a child-friendly style and is taking tentative steps into the world of surface pattern design. She lives with her husband, two little girls, dogs, cat...

Studio Chat – When To Invest In Yourself

Studio Chat: when to invest in yourself Are you thinking about taking some courses to level up your game? There are so many out there! It's important to choose well and as they are an investment of both your time and your money. So, let's chat about a few things to...

Creative Brief Tip Know What to Pitch to Clients and When

Creative Brief Tip Creative Brief Tip - Know What to Pitch to Clients and When When it comes to pitching your work, timing is everything. And when it comes to pitching artwork to clients, understanding the right moment to make your move can be the difference between...

“Thank you so much for giving those of us who are just starting out the tools, resources, inspiration, and courage to keep going and do what we love!

You are both are doing an amazing job and sharing such valuable info with the community. You both have such a genuine desire to give designers a helping hand and it really shines through!”

Ellen

Creative Brief Member

I can’t thank you both enough for all the resources you have shared with the surface pattern design community. I loved your Art of Pitching workshop and I’m using all the artist resources that come with it, they are so helpful!

Can I just say, I love you both and all the help and support you are offering surface pattern designers! Thanks for doing what you do”

Jillian

Creative Brief Member

“I love the POD Roundtable! It introduced me to new companies and brands to pitch to, and really made me think about my collection creation & pitching process.
There is so much insight to what fabric companies want & need to see from artists. I’m able to take the needs of the companies I want to work with into account from the very beginning of my creation process when I sit down to sketch.”

Alyssa Walsh

Creative Brief Member

Questions?

We would love to answer them! You can visit our FAQ page by clicking the button below or don’t hesitate to email hello@creativestudiocollective.com or Fleur at fleur@huftonstudio.com or Ryann at ryann@charlierowandesigns.com as we are always more than happy to answer whatever questions you may have!