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Artwork for Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

Leslie Kenehan
Surface Pattern Design
Creative Business
Print Design
Creative Entrepreneurship
Mindset
Freelancing
Textile Design
Fashion Industry
Creativity
Art
Signature Style
Niche Marketing
Creative Process
Agency
Membership
Marketing
Client Relationships
Goal Setting
Burnout
Marketing Strategy

The Print Life Podcast is for surface pattern designers who want to design and sell prints for the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan, an art director and print designer with over 15 years of experience in fashion, shares practical advice for building a textile and print design career: how to pitch fashion brands, sell exclusive artwork, build a portfolio that gets noticed, find and keep client... more

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Artwork for Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

Latest Episodes

How do you turn a passion for print design into a freelance business? In this episode of The Print Life Podcast, freelance fashion print designer Erin Lever joins Leslie to share her journey from studying printed textile design to creating bespoke pr... more

What does it take to build a creative career that feels true to you? In this episode of The Print Life Podcast, artist and surface pattern designer Elizabeth Olwen joins Leslie to talk about art licensing, developing a signature style, and staying co... more

If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels—trying to update your portfolio, pitch to clients, post on social media, and somehow still find time to create—this episode is for you.

Today I’m sharing how I’ve built real momentum in my surface... more

Control is an illusion—but intention? That’s where your real power lies. In this episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable reflection on how life threw me off course and what it taught me about creative flow, focus, and letting go of the hustle.

If you’ve b... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Lever
Freelance print designer creating bespoke prints for fashion brands
Erin Lever Designs
Episode: 134: Artist Interview: ~ Erin Lever: Building a Freelance Fashion Print Design Career
Elizabeth Olwen
Artist and pattern designer
Independent artist and licensing designer
Episode: 133: Artist Interview ~ Elizabeth Olwen: Color, Art Licensing, and Trusting Your Creative Voice
Jesse Rae Aiken
A print designer and new mother based in North Carolina, known for vibrant hand-painted designs.
Freelance Surface Pattern Designer
Episode: 130: Permission to Be In Progress — Jesse Rae Akin on Prints, Motherhood, and Letting Yourself Take Things Slow
Elizabeth Rachel
Surface pattern designer and creative entrepreneur
Episode: 126: Finding Creative Alignment with Elizabeth Rachael
Woody Roseland
Filmmaker, photographer, comedian, artist, and cancer survivor
Episode: 124: Artist Interview ~ Woody Roseland: The Work Only You Can Do
Hollei Anne Hayes
Surface Pattern Designer with over 10 years of experience and a background in graphic design.
Episode: 114: Artist Interview with Hollei Anne Hayes
Leslie Kenehan
Owner and Creative Director at White Buffalo Studio
White Buffalo Studio
Episode: 114: Artist Interview with Hollei Anne Hayes
Bec Oakes
Freelance surface pattern designer and owner of Bec Oakes Design.
Bec Oakes Design
Episode: 113: Artist Interview with Bec Oakes
Roberta Montorfano
Artist and owner of Betta Designs Studio, a contemporary textile design studio based in Sydney, Australia.
Betta Designs Studio
Episode: 095: Artist Interview with Betta Designs

Host

Leslie Kenehan
Host and expert in surface pattern design, creative entrepreneurship, and marketing strategies. She shares insights from her personal experiences to help others succeed in the creative industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • A brilliant podcast and show

    I recently came across this podcast and I'm so glad I discovered it. The host has the most beautiful calming voice! Plus she generously shares so much valuable information, tips, tricks and strategies that others don't share.

    I've listened to several episodes so far and I love how the host gives out not only the 'what' to do (for example in art licensing) but also the how with recommended steps. This information is sometimes skimmed over in podcasts and for newer designers, this is the informa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nr1877
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Always look forward to your podcast!

    The newest interview with Nicole Tamarin was so informative, and timely. I am a letterer, surface pattern designer (newer) and I related to everything she said. Would love to hear more interviews or show topics about surface pattern design!

    Thanks Leslie!!!!

    Suzanne

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redzinfandel
    United States4 years ago
  • A much needed podcast

    Beautiful voice and a wealth of information for anyone who is on the print design path. Great insight on various hidden topics of print design/SPD that really need to be spoken of. Thank you so much Leslie💚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HinaMz
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • The ONLY one of its kind for Print Designers!

    Leslie has a way of taking every single business, sales, design, marketing and mindset concept there is out there and translating it SO effectively to suit the unique practice of surface pattern + print design.

    So, If you’re a print designer, you really just need to subscribe and listen to every episode released. Your business will thank you for it 🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wild_coral
    Australia5 years ago

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Audience members find the focus on both the creative and business sides of design particularly refreshing and necessary for their careers.
The supportive community aspect is frequently cited, with many expressing gratitude for the guidance offered in navigating the design industry's challenges.
Listeners appreciate the actionable insights shared by the host, often noting her calming voice and valuable information tailored to surface pattern designers.

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134: Artist Interview: ~ Erin Lever: Building a Freelance Fashion Print Design Career
Q: How did you find your clients?
She initially emailed brands and relied on connections from studio work and client meetings. Social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, later became her main source of new leads, alongside repeat clients.
134: Artist Interview: ~ Erin Lever: Building a Freelance Fashion Print Design Career
Q: How did you land here? What was the path that brought you to where you are right now?
Erin Lever studied printed textile design, completed internships in print studios in London and Stockholm, freelanced, worked in-house for a high-street fashion brand, and then returned to full-time freelance work with support from past clients and studios.
133: Artist Interview ~ Elizabeth Olwen: Color, Art Licensing, and Trusting Your Creative Voice
Q: How important is brand and style for designers starting out, and how does it help you stand apart?
Elizabeth emphasizes developing a distinctive visual language and a strong color palette as a differentiator that helps clients recognize your work and build a personal brand.
133: Artist Interview ~ Elizabeth Olwen: Color, Art Licensing, and Trusting Your Creative Voice
Q: The transition to doing something on Skillshare, were you approached or did you seek it out, and how did that shift your career?
She explains Skillshare approached her, shares the confidence boost from thousands of students, and notes how teaching opened new opportunities in Domestika and live retreats.
133: Artist Interview ~ Elizabeth Olwen: Color, Art Licensing, and Trusting Your Creative Voice
Q: Who are you and where are you joining us from? And what do you do currently in your print life?
Elizabeth introduces herself as a licensing artist from Canada, now living in Lisbon, Portugal, with a long-running focus on print pattern, color, and teaching.

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Focused on empowering aspiring surface pattern designers, this show provides insightful discussions around the various facets of the design industry including marketing, creative processes, and nurturing client relationships. The host shares practical tips on how to balance artistry with the business aspects of design, making it particularly relevant for freelancers and those new to the industry. Unique topics like the significance of micro habits in career growth, the emotional landscape of balancing motherhood and creativity, and the exploration of personal style resonate throughout episodes, aiming to inspire and inform listeners on their creative journey.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Erin Lever
2. Elizabeth Olwen
3. Jesse Rae Aiken
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7. Leslie Kenehan
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