Pattern Collections in Procreate

Design Cohesive, Sellable Pattern Collections from Start to Finish

By: Sarah Smith

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Creating a beautiful seamless pattern is an important skill. Creating an entire collection of patterns that work together is what transforms individual designs into professional surface design work.

In Pattern Collections in Procreate, you’ll learn how to build coordinated pattern collections that feel intentional, balanced, and ready for portfolios, licensing opportunities, fabric collections, stationery products, and more.

Whether you’re creating your first collection or looking to strengthen your existing work, this book provides a clear framework for planning, designing, organizing, and presenting collections with confidence.

Inside you’ll learn:

✓ What makes a successful pattern collection

✓ How to choose collection themes and motifs

✓ Building cohesive color palettes

✓ Creating hero, secondary, coordinate, and blender patterns

✓ Scale variation and collection structure

✓ Creating stronger visual relationships between patterns

✓ Building collection cohesion through color, style, and repetition

✓ Presenting collections professionally

✓ Creating collection sheets and mockups

✓ Preparing collections for licensing opportunities

✓ Developing colorways and collection series

✓ Building efficient collection workflows in Procreate

Featuring practical explanations, professional guidance, and visual diagrams throughout, this book helps surface designers understand how successful collections are planned, built, refined, and expanded.

If you’ve ever wondered how professional designers create collections that feel cohesive, balanced, and commercially ready, this book will give you the tools to start building stronger collections today.

Part of the Creative Studio Series by Sarah Smith.