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Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Frances Poff

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Frances Poff

by | Sep 9, 2024 | News & Announcements

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Frances Poff

Artist SpotlightFrances Poff

Frances Poff is a Surface Pattern Designer based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Her style is simple and colourful, with the occasional dabble in vectorised watercolor just to keep things interesting!

Frances loves designing large scale for wallpaper and bedlinen, with a nod to the mid century modern era. Her designs are currently available in her Spoonflower and Redbubble shops.

If you would love to see more of Frances’s designs click here 

My favourite thing about the Monthly Creative Briefs is that Ryann and Fleur have done all the hard work for you: the research, trend spotting, colour stories, keywords plus a dedicated Pinterest board for each monthly brief.

All I have to do it create the art!

My Top Tip for how to make the most out of the Monthly Creative Briefs is:
As well as saving the monthly digital Design Brief files, I make sure to print them out and leave them in plain view on my coffee table, ready for whenever I have a free moment. That way I can dive right into brainstorming and creating the art.

We love hearing from our Portfolio Building Creative Design Brief members on how they love our Design Briefs & their hot tips for working with them! if you are a member & would love to be featured submit below.

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If you are not a member yet & would love to learn more about our amazing design tool to help you build your portfolio like a pro then click the button below to learn more.

At Creative Studio Collective, we’re all about crafting fantastic design tools for Surface Pattern Designers, Textile Designers, Artists & creatives that support you on your creative journey, allowing you to focus on the enjoyable aspects while we handle all the strategic thinking and planning for you! 

Learn More About Our Creative Briefs Here

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Christina Carlsen

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Christina Carlsen

by | Aug 12, 2024 | News & Announcements

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Christina Carlsen

Artist SpotlightChristina Carlsen

Christina is a watercolor artist and budding surface pattern designer living in the Pacific NW.

She takes a lot of my inspiration from her surroundings – especially anything to do with the ocean.

She is an artist with a full time day job in marketing and a mom to two wild boys so she is slowly building this art business in the margins of her life.

If you would love to see more of Christina’s designs click here

The Monthly Portfolio Building Briefs have been so helpful in giving me direction and focus in my art practice each month.

I love all the helpful details that Ryann & Fleur include!

My Top Tip For Creatives:

I find that printing out the briefs as soon as I get them and then really sitting and reading through it with a cup of tea has helped.

I write notes on the brief of any ideas that come to mind and then using the provided sheets to draw out a few thumbnails of my ideas.

I try to get a rough plan down on paper and then start on creating the art.

We love hearing from our Portfolio Building Creative Design Brief members on how they love our Design Briefs & their hot tips for working with them! if you are a member & would love to be featured submit below.

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If you are not a member yet & would love to learn more about our amazing design tool to help you build your portfolio like a pro then click the button below to learn more.

At Creative Studio Collective, we’re all about crafting fantastic design tools for Surface Pattern Designers, Textile Designers, Artists & creatives that support you on your creative journey, allowing you to focus on the enjoyable aspects while we handle all the strategic thinking and planning for you! 

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Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Nikki Phyllis

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Nikki Phyllis

by | Jul 8, 2024 | News & Announcements

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Nikki Phyllis

Artist SpotlightNikki Phyllis

Nikki is the creative behind Kitten Lane, a little design studio nestled in the Brisbane Valley, Australia.

She draws inspiration from nature, her rural childhood, and her daily adventures with her two small children.

Nikki is often drawn to soft and dreamy colour palettes and creating with relaxed, cosy interiors in mind.

If you would love to see more of Nikki’s designs click here

 

I love the concept of creating a mini collection. Each Monthly Creative Brief has an on trend theme and colour palette which provides me with a clear focus each month.

I love that all the research on design trends has already been done, so I can just jump in and start creating, which is a great help when I’m also juggling two little ones.

The art calls are also an awesome bonus!

My Top Tip: 

I like to mull things over for a couple of weeks first and also pin anything that catches my eye. Quite often I will start seeing the brief’s theme pop up in different places or see something that will spark a new idea.

My design process tends to be 95% thinking about the concept and 5% actually designing it

We love hearing from our Portfolio Building Creative Design Brief members on how they love our Design Briefs & their hot tips for working with them! if you are a member & would love to be featured submit below.

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If you are not a member yet & would love to learn more about our amazing design tool to help you build your portfolio like a pro then click the button below to learn more.

At Creative Studio Collective, we’re all about crafting fantastic design tools for Surface Pattern Designers, Textile Designers, Artists & creatives that support you on your creative journey, allowing you to focus on the enjoyable aspects while we handle all the strategic thinking and planning for you! 

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Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Carrie Cantwell

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Carrie Cantwell

by | Jun 11, 2024 | News & Announcements

Creative Brief Member Spotlight – Carrie Cantwell

Artist Spotlight - Carrie Cantwell

Carrie is an illustrator, surface designer and educator. Her art is bright and lighthearted.

Her artist’s mission is to make people smile, because we need more joy in the world.

She has been featured on NPR; in TED; UPPERCASE Magazine and Peppermint Magazine. She is also a SkillShare Top Teacher with a Staff Pick class on signature style.

If you would love to see more of Carrie’s designs click here

“I love the inspiration I get from the Monthly Design Briefs.

The Briefs are an excellent way to expand your horizons and try new things, while learning what’s in-demand for art licensing.”

My Top Tip for Creatives working with the Briefs:

Don’t be afraid to try new things, and reach beyond your comfort zone when using the tools provided in the Creative Briefs.

You’ll build your portfolio and learn something about yourself at the same time!

Since becoming a Creative Brief Member, Carrie has significantly grown her Instagram following, as well as securing two art licensing deals!

We can’t wait to see her next big wins as a Creative Brief Member!

We love hearing from our Portfolio Building Creative Design Brief members on how they love our Design Briefs & their hot tips for working with them! if you are a member & would love to be featured submit below.

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If you are not a member yet & would love to learn more about our amazing design tool to help you build your portfolio like a pro then click the button below to learn more.

At Creative Studio Collective, we’re all about crafting fantastic design tools for Surface Pattern Designers, Textile Designers, Artists & creatives that support you on your creative journey, allowing you to focus on the enjoyable aspects while we handle all the strategic thinking and planning for you! 

Learn More About Our Monthly Creative Briefs Here

New Art Call – Kinder Cloth Daipers

New Art Call – Kinder Cloth Daipers

by | May 28, 2024 | News & Announcements

Creative Studio Collective:
Our 5th Collaborative Art Call for Our Brief Members

Cue the fanfare and let the celebration begin! 🎉 We’ve just launched our latest ART CALL in collaboration with the beloved brand, Kinder Cloth Diaper Co. and the opportunity is amazing! 

This is a Category Exclusive Licensing opportunity, and if you love designing for the baby and kids industry, we think you’ll be thrilled to join in. If your focus is to design market-ready collections, this collaboration could be a fantastic addition to your portfolio.
 

Each Art Call we announce is a new opportunity — an opportunity to expand your portfolio, an opportunity to practice working to a brief for a company, and, best of all, an opportunity to showcase your work in front of a brand you would love to collaborate with!

This Art Call is running from May-July 2024 – Missed this Art Call? Join our Membership to be the first to know when new Art Calls launch.

Now, let’s dive into all the details!

So what exactly are our Art Calls?

Well, they’re like magical portals that give you insight into exactly what a company is looking for and when! The Art Calls are our way of inviting you to create artwork for specific projects, collaboration, and opportunities that brands are looking for.
We believe this will not only give your artwork the spotlight it deserves but also foster a thriving community where we can all continue to support one another!

Want to join on this Art Call? Be sure to join our Portfolio Building Creative Design Brief Membership!!

How exactly, do our Art Calls work?

It’s pretty straightforward! Every time we have a NEW Art Call we send out an email to all of our current Brief Members announcing the specific Art Call and letting you know a NEW Art Call brief has been added to their CSC library.

In your library you’ll find all of the information for the Art Call. All you need to do is select the call that speak to you, let your creativity run wild with the Art Call objective, and submit your artwork (either new or old) before the stated deadline.

Each Art Call will clearly state the objective and the requirements the company is looking for the artwork to meet.
We absolutely love seeing the magic that our Brief Members create and providing the opportunity for new and exciting partnerships to be made!
Please Note: For your work to be submitted you need to be a current Brief member for the duration of the Art Call dates.

Not a Portfoilo Building Creative Brief Member yet?

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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM OUR DESIGN BRIEFS

Our design briefs offer you valuable insights and advantages:

– Recommended Pitching Timeframes: Each brief is carefully timed to align with the season and industry trends, helping you pitch your work at the right moment.

– Insider Knowledge: Gain access to insider knowledge about what to design and when. Stay ahead of the curve and create designs that resonate with the market. This has taken us years to figure out & perfect!

– Work in Advance: With our design briefs, you can work well in advance, ensuring you never miss out on opportunities. Be prepared and proactive in your creative journey.

OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

We created these design briefs in 2022 because we needed them ourselves. Since then, we’ve used them every month in our own design businesses alongside our members. We pour our hearts and energy into crafting each month’s Design Brief to provide you with quality, well-researched, trend-driven creative design brief challenges.

We’ve done all the strategic thinking and planning for you. All you need to do is show up and dive in. Our design briefs are not only affordable but also packed with value. Plus, there are even more bonuses inside!

Did someone mention ART CALLS?

READY TO TAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

 

Click the button below to learn more about this wonderful design tool we’ve created to help you on your creative journey in art licensing, surface pattern design, textile design, and product development.

Join us in the adventure of artistic growth, portfolio enhancement, and creative empowerment!

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Xx- Ryann & Fleur

Our Brief Community is Here!

Our Brief Community is Here!

by | May 22, 2024 | News & Announcements

Step into Our Circle: Where Creative Minds Meet and Magic Happens!

What if your next creative breakthrough is just one conversation away?

We may just be as excited as Taylor Swift dropping a surprise album to share this news with you! 

As part of our ever-growing effort to support you and the surface pattern design community, we’re thrilled to introduce our Creative Brief Community—an exclusive, creative hub that’s now part of our Creative Brief Membership, designed specifically for surface pattern designers like you!

Introducing our brand new 

Creative Brief Community 

a space designed to connect, inspire, and support you,

on your creative journey.

Why join us? Picture this: You’ve just finished a design that you’re either absolutely in love with or totally unsure about. Whether you’re seeking a fresh pair of eyes for feedback, yearning for connections with peers who truly understand the creative ups and downs, or searching for that crucial pitching advice, our community is your new go-to destination.

 

Here’s what our Discord Community offers at no extra cost to our Creative Brief Membership:

  • Direct connections with peers in our ‘community chat’ and ‘current brief chat’ channels.
  • Valuable feedback on your art in ‘community feedback’.
  • Celebration of your wins together in our ‘wins’ channel.
  • Accountability to keep your creative momentum going.
  • Resources and guidance in ‘artist resources’ and ‘community chat’.
  • Updates on upcoming events and opportunities in ‘announcements’ and ‘art call chat’.
No more feeling isolated or uncertain in your creative process. Our community isn’t just a group—it’s a circle of friends, a creative think tank, and now, you can be part of our creative family too.