Give Your Patterns
the Glow-Up They Deserve
The Pattern Glow-Up
2 Easy Fixes and the Thing That Changes Everything
A free mini workshop for surface designers who are tired of their patterns looking âmehâ and ready to make them magical - with tools you already have.
Get on the waitlist now so you know when the workshop is live again in 2026!
Yes, I want the glow-up!Feeling stuck with your surface designs?Â
You're not alone.
Youâve taken the courses. You know how to build a repeat. But your designs still arenât standing out - on Spoonflower, in pitches, or in your portfolio.
They look... fine. But somethingâs missing.
Sound familiar?
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Your motifs feel a little flat or repetitive
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Your repeats donât have that pro-level rhythm
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Youâre not sure whatâs keeping your patterns from getting noticed
Letâs fix that.
This FREE WORKSHOP will show you how to take your existing skills and level UP - with just a few key shifts.

After applying what you've learned in just the first lesson, you will be able to see a marked improvement in your designs.

After Lesson 2 on layout and composition? The improvements keep coming!

And then after Lesson 3 - that's where the magic happens.

What You'll Learn in This Free Workshop:
Over the course of three quick, power-packed video lessons, you'll learn:

Lesson 1
The Motif Glow-Up: 3 quick fixes for better pattern elements
The #1 mistake most surface designers make with their motifs - and how to fix it quickly and easily

Lesson 2
The Pattern Layout Shift:Â Layout tricks for pro-level patterns
A repeat layout tweak that changes everything (without needing new software or skills)

Lesson 3
The Secret Sauce: Why Storytelling Changes Everything
How to make your work more memorable, meaningful, and market-ready

Live Q&A
Let's hang out for an hour! Join live to ask any questions about what you've learned!
I'm here to help! If you have questions or something you need help with, come ask them! đ
Each lesson is 10â20 minutes long and yours to watch (free!). Get on the waitlist to be the first to know when the workshop is live again in 2026!
You may be wondering...
Is this for me?
â¨This is for you if...
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Youâve got the basics down but your work still feels a little amateur
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You want to start creating stronger, more professional surface patterns
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Youâre not getting traction on POD sites like Spoonflower
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Youâre not ready for another massive course, but you do want results
đŤNot the right fit if...
- Youâre brand new to surface design and still figuring out what a repeat even is
- Youâre looking for beginner tutorials on how to use Illustrator or Procreate
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You hate whimsy and are allergic to art with heart
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Youâve already absolutely perfected every pattern youâve ever made (teach me your ways?)
If youâre a late-stage beginner or emerging designer ready to stand out - this is your moment! Letâs glow up your designs.
Meet the teacher
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Hi there, I'm Jillian.Â
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Iâm a surface pattern designer, illustrator, and your friendly neighborhood pattern bestie.
Iâve supported hundreds of surface designers in courses, coaching calls, and communitiesâand Iâve seen the same pattern problems come up again and again (because I struggled with them too).
This free workshop is your shortcut to solving them.
No fluff.
No gatekeeping.
Just the good stuff. đ

Ready to make your patterns POP?!
Sign up for this free workshop and learn two easy fixes (plus one â¨game-changing⨠secret) to take your surface patterns from meh to magical.
The first lesson drops July 10 - sign up now to watch!
You patterns deserve better.
Start watching today!
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