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My "Why": Chasing Surface Pattern Design Around Work and Family Life
My honest "why" for starting surface pattern design later in life, around a full-time job, two kids, and no grand artistic destiny.
Jul 53 min read
Why I Chose Spoonflower First (Even Though Licensing Is the Dream)
Why I started on Spoonflower instead of pitching for licensing straight away. An honest look at less than 100 designs and 2 sales, 3 months in
Jun 223 min read
What Nobody Tells You About Starting a Surface Pattern Design Business
Starting a surface pattern design business is slower and harder than anyone admits. Here's an honest look at what the journey actually involves, tools, Spoonflower, licensing timelines, and finding your style.
Jun 115 min read
How I fit a creative side hustle around full-time work, two kids, and a very full life
Full-time job, two kids, school runs, after-school sport, and a creative side business. Here's what it actually looks like to build something when time is genuinely scarce.
Jun 34 min read
A mum, two kids and a dream: My journey into surface pattern design
From finance to surface pattern design, Gosia shares her honest journey of building a creative side-hustle as a full-time working mum of two, the courses that changed everything, and how she's slowly making her dream a reality.
May 314 min read
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