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Where should I create my website?

FromDesign and Shine

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Jun 29, 2021

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Are you ready to start promoting your portfolio but are not sure which website platform would suit you best? In this episode, we talk about a few different options and the pros and cons of each.

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Jun 29, 2021

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Design and Shine will bring you conversations about the creative design process, being a successful creative entrepreneur, stepping into the mindset of a successful designer and all things pattern design. Hosted by Rachelle Holowko who is a surface pattern designer, artist, educator and leader of a beautiful global community of designers and creatives.

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Do you feel like the surface pattern design market is oversaturated?: One of the things that I often hear is from pattern designers trying to get started in the industry is that the marketplace is oversaturated. Although there are many more designers, there are also many more opportunities to be successful. ... by Design and Shine
9 min listen
Why you should create a mood board: Mood boards are such a great way to visually communicate your ideas and allow you to collate all of your inspiration in one place before you begin designing. In this episode, I talk about what you should include on your mood board and why you should... by Design and Shine
10 min listen
Tips for creating successful colour palettes: Colour is such an important element within a design and can often be the reason a design is successful or not. People are often drawn to a design because of its use of colour so it's important as a surface pattern designer that you develop your colour... by Design and Shine
7 min listen
Should you use Photoshop or Illustrator for your pattern designs?: Are you unsure whether you should use Photoshop or Illustrator for your pattern designs? In today's episode, we're going to take talk about the pros and cons of each program. by Design and Shine
9 min listen
Getting started with the essential design process: As a designer, there are so many different ways to work and it may often look from the outside like a designer just sits down and comes up with amazing designs but there's obviously more to it than that. Although everyone will approach their work... by Design and Shine
12 min listen
Staying motivated working from home: In this episode, I talk about how I stay motivated and moving forward in my business while working from home. I share some tips that help me stay focused and on track each day. by Design and Shine
8 min listen
Collecting inspiration for your pattern designs: Have you ever sat down to start being creative and you've drawn a complete blank and you don't know where to start? Finding inspiration is an important step in the design process as it will help you formulate your ideas and give yourself a direction... by Design and Shine
10 min listen
Licensing, freelancing and running a design practice: Interview with Elizabeth Silver by Design and Shine
32 min listen
Where should I create my website?: Are you ready to start promoting your portfolio but are not sure which website platform would suit you best? In this episode, we talk about a few different options and the pros and cons of each. by Design and Shine
8 min listen
Getting into the mindset of a successful designer: You may be creating the most beautiful, successful designs in your own unique style but that doesn't mean you will successfully sell your designs. In this episode, we look at mindset and identity and why it's so important in you becoming an... by Design and Shine
10 min listen
Questions to ask yourself if your pattern designs aren't selling: On this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, we are going to be talking about some things to think about if you are not selling your designs. So if you’ve been working hard, you’ve been creating lots of designs and then you hear crickets then... by Design and Shine
9 min listen
Are your drawing skills holding you back from creating patterns?: If you're wanting to start creating pattern designs but are stuck thinking you can't get started because your drawing skills aren't good enough then this podcast is for you. We talk about other options for creating patterns as well as some exercises... by Design and Shine
9 min listen
Why design development is important for your pattern designs: A really important step in the design process is the design development phase. This is the phase where you're going to explore and develop lots of different potential ideas that you can use within your pattern designs. In this episode, I give... by Design and Shine
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The importance of allocating time for business tasks in your surface pattern design business: If you are a surface pattern designer who is wanting to get to the next level and move away from being a hobbyist to a successful designer who is selling their designs consistently with a regular income then you need to allocate time for business... by Design and Shine
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Selling your designs: There are lots of different options for you to sell your surface pattern designs. In this episode, I give you an overview of some of the popular ways that you can start selling your designs including licensing, freelancing and passive income streams. by Design and Shine
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My favourite pattern design tools: In this episode, I share some of my favourite tech tools that I use regularly within my surface pattern design business. You can download my Pattern Design Secrets eBook by Design and Shine
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Getting started in surface pattern design with Sheree Coleman: In this podcast episode, I talk to surface pattern designer and illustrator Sheree Coleman. She shares with us how she is transitioning away from full-time work to building her brand Whimsy Kaleidoscope. We discuss how she got started, what led her to... by Design and Shine
41 min listen
Is a design agent right for you?: If you're a surface pattern designer you may be thinking about getting an agent to represent you. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of having an agent. by Design and Shine
8 min listen
Creating pattern design collections: Part of your role as a surface pattern designer is creating pattern design collections. In this episode we look at what a collection is and some tips to get you started creating one. by Design and Shine
8 min listen
Are these fears or negative beliefs stopping you from being successful?: If you want to be a successful designer then you need to start stepping up and doing the actions that a successful designer would do, starting with your thoughts and beliefs. In this episode, we are going to talk about how your negative self-talk is... by Design and Shine
11 min listen
Finding your unique art style: In this episode of Design and Shine, I talk to artist and surface pattern designer Lauren Lesley about finding your unique art style. We cover when you do and don't need to worry about when developing your own style, the mindset battles that are... by Design and Shine
35 min listen
Are you making these common pattern design mistakes?: If you've created a pattern design and can see that it's not quite working but are not sure why then you may be making one of these mistakes. In this episode, I share 5 of the biggest mistakes I see when people are creating their pattern designs. by Design and Shine
7 min listen
Creating work life balance for surface pattern designers: In this episode of Design and Shine, we are going to talk about something a little different and that is trying to create work-life balance. Something I get asked a lot is how I manage to juggle work with family life and everything else in between so... by Design and Shine
8 min listen
Fitting in time for designing: If you are wanting to create a successful design business you need to allocate time to business tasks but what happens when those business tasks take over and you no longer feel you have time for the design tasks? In this episode, I talk about how to... by Design and Shine
13 min listen
The importance of branding in your design business: It's really important if you want to step up and stand out as a designer that you consider branding within your business. Branding includes the assets you use e.g. fonts, colours and logos etc. but it goes far beyond that. Branding also includes... by Design and Shine
13 min listen
Create Your Daily Art Practice: If you are wanting to start achieving your pattern design goals then it's really important to set some habits in place and start creating your daily art practice. If you want to be a successful designer and you want to be able to sell your work then... by Design and Shine
10 min listen
Setting Goals for Surface Pattern Designers: In this episode of Design and Shine, we talk about setting goals because it’s a really great way of keeping you on track and moving forwards so you achieve the results you want. We'll look at setting goals in 2 major areas so you can take the... by Design and Shine
12 min listen
Investing in your surface pattern design business: In this podcast episode, I talk about investing in your surface pattern design business. I know it can be challenging for some people so we talk about why it's important, when you should invest and why should invest. by Design and Shine
11 min listen
Tips for creating your pattern design portfolio: If you are starting to get your surface pattern design portfolio ready to send to clients and you're not sure what to or what not to include then this podcast episode is for you. I'll be talking through some tips that you may want to consider when... by Design and Shine
10 min listen
Life-Changing Beliefs Successful Designers Have - And How To Learn Them!: There's a specific difference in thinking between surface pattern designers who get stuck and those who thrive... One way of thinking will keep you playing small, while the other will help you to grow as an artist, elevate your design process,... by Design and Shine
13 min listen

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End of The Year Reflections: As 2023 comes to a close, I reflect back on the huge changes that I made in my business this year in this final podcast episode before I take an extended summer break at the beach with my family and new puppy. I share my process of looking back to... by Design and Shine
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Surviving To Thriving As An Independent Creative: When I left full-time employment as a surface pattern designer, I could not understand why I found it so incredibly difficult to design with the same confidence and ease as I did for my clients... Despite years of design... by Design and Shine
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How Your Hidden Limiting Beliefs May Be Sabotaging Your Creative Success: Recently, my family and I invited a new member into the family - a PUPPY!!! His name is Juno. And while it's been a LOT of fun these last few weeks getting to know him, it hasn't been as much... by Design and Shine
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How Nurturing Self-Compassion Inspires Creativity: While our creativity is a beautiful expression of our own personal unique gifts and ideas, it can also carry with it a lot of things that can end up hindering our progress... Things like criticism, self-doubt, and perfectionism. So in this... by Design and Shine
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Staying Persistent Despite Failure And Rejection: If you love what you're creating but you're facing a lot of failures, rejections, resistance, and you're hearing ''no thank-you'' so often, you may start to wonder how you're going to keep going... How are you going to stay persistent if... by Design and Shine
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How Gratitude Can Help You Thrive As A Creative: I believe many creatives underestimate how helpful gratitude can be toward helping them reach success... It's a simple mindset shift that can make a BIG difference - if you know how to use it in how you approach your creative work. I share several... by Design and Shine
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The 3 Different Learning Styles: Which One Are You? by Design and Shine
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How Understanding Your Subconscious Mind Can Help You Become a Successful Creative: Why it keeps us playing small! by Design and Shine
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What To Do If You Worry Your Creative Work Isn't Unique Enough: Do you worry that your creative work is just not all that unique? And do you worry that it'll never stand out and allow you to have the thriving creative career that you dream about?? It's a challenging belief, but what I've noticed lately is that... by Design and Shine
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The Importance of Embracing Imperfection: Are you putting a lot of pressure on yourself to make things PERFECT? Many creatives I know get stuck on trying to make even the smallest design details perfect. It slows down their progress as a creative designer and as a business owner. ... by Design and Shine
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How to Overcome Procrastination: In this episode, we unravel what procrastination really is, revealing its surprising connection to fear. I'll explain how procrastination might be rooted in your apprehensions about failure, judgment, or even success. I share practical... by Design and Shine
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Compassion and Resilience: If you'd like to unlock your true creative potential and build a thriving creative business, you may be surprised to learn just how important it is to develop compassion and resilience. As creatives, we're often quite sensitive people, so expressing... by Design and Shine
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Why It's Not Enough To Just Know Your Limiting Beliefs: If you want true and lasting change in your life, it's not enough just to know what your limiting beliefs are... You also need to how to change them so that you make the changes in your life that you want to see! So in this episode of The Design &... by Design and Shine
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How To Get Into Creative Flow When You're Feeling Uninspired: Recently a student of mine came to me and said she was feeling uninspired and having a hard time knowing how to get started designing. It wasn't that she didn't want to do the work, but that when she sat down to do it, nothing would come from it. I've... by Design and Shine
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The Amazing Advantages of Being In a Creative Flow State: Imagine if you could STOP overthinking your creative design work... No more being critical of your work... No more stopping and starting over... Just intuitive creativity that makes time feel like it has stopped and your artistic output flow... Sounds... by Design and Shine
12 min listen
Life-Changing Beliefs Successful Designers Have - And How To Learn Them!: There's a specific difference in thinking between surface pattern designers who get stuck and those who thrive... One way of thinking will keep you playing small, while the other will help you to grow as an artist, elevate your design process,... by Design and Shine
13 min listen
How to Charge What Your Worth as a Surface Pattern Designer: If you struggle with pricing your surface pattern design work you are not alone! It can be one of the hardest things to do when you are just getting started as a surface pattern designer, which is why pricing is one of the most common topics my... by Design and Shine
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Is The Surface Pattern Design Market Oversaturated?: Are you worried that the surface pattern design market may be too oversaturated? This is a common concern that many of my surface pattern design students have, so I've shared my thoughts about it on this episode of The Design & Shine... by Design and Shine
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Creating a Surface Pattern Design Business With Your Own Rules: No matter what kind of creative business owner you are, whether you are a surface pattern design business owner or not, you're often told there are certain ways you need to do things... And though you want to be successful and this external advice can... by Design and Shine
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Social Media Captions For Pattern Designers: In this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, I welcome back Christine Rice, who is a social media manager for online businesses and she also runs a fantastic small Facebook group called marketing for creative and unconventional women. Christine... by Design and Shine
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The importance of an email list for surface pattern designers: In this episode of Design and Shine, we are going to be talking about something that is important to think about doing as you’re growing your surface pattern design business and that is creating an email list. Learn what one is, why you need one... by Design and Shine
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Questions to ask yourself if your pattern designs aren't selling: On this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, we are going to be talking about some things to think about if you are not selling your designs. So if you’ve been working hard, you’ve been creating lots of designs and then you hear crickets then... by Design and Shine
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How to use Instagram for surface pattern designers: In this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, I talk to Christine Rice, who is a social media manager for online businesses and she also runs a fantastic small Facebook group called marketing for creative and unconventional women. Christine and I... by Design and Shine
18 min listen
Creating work life balance for surface pattern designers: In this episode of Design and Shine, we are going to talk about something a little different and that is trying to create work-life balance. Something I get asked a lot is how I manage to juggle work with family life and everything else in between so... by Design and Shine
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Setting Goals for Surface Pattern Designers: In this episode of Design and Shine, we talk about setting goals because it’s a really great way of keeping you on track and moving forwards so you achieve the results you want. We'll look at setting goals in 2 major areas so you can take the... by Design and Shine
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Working as a surface pattern designer: In this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, I talk to Australian textile designer and Illustrator Brook Gossen. And she creates really beautiful and colourful artwork and has a really fun and gorgeous brand. Brook didn't start her career as an... by Design and Shine
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Social Media Strategies: In this episode of the Design and Shine podcast, I talk to Christine Rice, who is a social media manager for online businesses and she also runs a fantastic small Facebook group called marketing for creative and unconventional women. Christine and I... by Design and Shine
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Investing in your surface pattern design business: In this podcast episode, I talk about investing in your surface pattern design business. I know it can be challenging for some people so we talk about why it's important, when you should invest and why should invest. by Design and Shine
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