Today, I want to talk about my experience with something called “Barbel Dressler”. Now, I stumbled upon this name while digging into the world of surface pattern design. Barbel Dressler, turns out, is a pretty big deal in this field, and she’s based in Sweden. She’s got this thing called “The 3 Keys to Mastering Surface Pattern Design,” which caught my eye.
So, I started looking into her stuff. She’s got these mini-courses, and it took me a while to figure out which one was right for me. It really depends on what you wanna learn next, you know? I was browsing through all these pattern concepts, looking for inspiration and new ideas, and it felt like I was using some kind of pattern design prompt generator! Finally, after watching some videos I decided to pick the “full-time creative immersion course 2019 licensing Sweden” course.
I learned that Barbel used to have a design business and had licensed a few things before, but this course really helped her scale up. It’s all about planning and designing, creating motifs, and assembling them into a repeat pattern. It is quite easy and straight forward. What amazing me is that Barbel is running a 6-figure business now. I mean, who wouldn’t want that, right?
She’s also got this thing called the “Patternpedia.” It’s like a dictionary for pattern concepts. You can look up stuff you want to know, get inspired, and come up with new ideas. It’s pretty cool, but I wanted more pratical skills that I can work on right away.
- Exploration: I spent a good amount of time exploring Barbel’s website, reading about her courses and her approach to pattern design.
- Decision: I chose to focus on her “full-time creative immersion course” because it seemed like the most comprehensive and hands-on option.
- Learning: I dove into the course materials, taking notes and trying out the techniques she taught. And I found it was very easy to follow.
- Practice: I started practicing, creating my own motifs and patterns, and trying to apply what I was learning.
- Experimentation: I played around with different styles and ideas, using the “Patternpedia” for inspiration and guidance.
She’s got this library called “History Repeating,” where she shares articles about surface pattern design, the history of patterns, different styles, and how patterns are put together. It is really fun to read. I think I really need to dive deep into this section.
Honestly, getting into Barbel Dressler’s world has been quite a journey. It’s a lot to take in, but it’s also super inspiring. I’m still learning and practicing, but I feel like I’m on the right track. If you’re into surface pattern design, you should definitely check her out. It’s a whole new world of creativity, and I’m just starting to scratch the surface.
