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Turn your day dream...
into your day job
Are you a creative soul trapped in a job that doesn’t light you up? Do you dream of turning your passion for art into a sustainable profession?
Enter the world of surface pattern design, a thriving industry that brings your creations to life on a huge variety of products.
Choose an industry-aligned Print School course to refine your skills and seize the exciting opportunities that await you.
WE’RE THE ONLY SURFACE DESIGN SCHOOL WORKING WITH BRANDS LIKE THESE.
The Print School is powered by Longina Phillips Designs, a leading surface pattern studio with a rich, 30 year-long history. Our prints have graced catwalks worldwide, from Paris to New York; and are worn by women and men everywhere - maybe even you!LET’S BREAK IT DOWN:
WE HAVE COURSES FOR THREE IMPORTANT STAGES
Business courses: Get your work out there, attract and keep clients. Set yourself up for a future as a designer! See business courses.
FROM START
Whether you’re worried your drawing skills aren’t good enough, or you need a thorough introduction to the industry and what it means to be a ‘surface designer,’ we’ve got you covered.
BEGINNER’S TUTORIAL: FLORAL ILLUSTRATION
“l love this course and occasionally go back to it. Line work has always been my forte & I was so happy to see how much better I could be.”
- Sarah Ferguson
THE BEGINNERS COURSE FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS
“I highly recommend anyone who is considering Surface Pattern Design to give this course a chance! Instructors will walk you through each step of the way and has made me feel more confident with my choice to pursue it further.”
- Minh D Bui
TO SURFACE DESIGN
Our digital courses will boost your design process, enhance productivity, and assist in creating popular colorways. You'll create industry-standard, production-ready patterns for selling to a diverse range of customers.
PHOTOSHOP FOR FABRIC DESIGN: ILLUSTRATION
"The best thing is the member-only group where I can get expert answers on any technical questions. The course included lots of insider tips that just aren’t available anywhere else."
-Julie Bunyard
COLOR THEORY + PHOTOSHOP FOR SURFACE DESIGN
“Thank you so much for creating this course. I knew I needed to learn more about color in design, and this course went above and beyond in delivering the knowledge I expected.”
-Tessa Hall
THE COMPLETE REPEAT COURSE
I have learned so much. I'm not new to repeats in PS and AI, but wanted a course that showed the 'right way' to lay out your motifs, dependent on the design type.”
-Tori Parker
TO SOLD!
Now let’s leverage your skills and turn your passion into profit. These programs deliver the industry-specific business skills you’ll need to attract paying clients and sustain your practice.
PRINT DESIGN CAREER ACCELERATOR
“I’ve realized that my dream to become a textile designer is coming true and it feels so good.”
-Barb Saxe
COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS BUILDER
“Today a print studio said they wanted to work with me! I wouldn’t have gotten to this stage without this course.”
-Carolyn Quan
PRINT DESIGN CAREER ACCELERATOR
“Joining this program is the best decision I’ve ever made. It stretches my capabilities and motivates me to elevate in every aspect of print design.”
- Rhea Tan
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Acknowledgement of country
We are proud to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we work, the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to elders both past, present and future.
