OCULOOP ARTSPACE BLOG

Surface pattern design and illustration.

Welcome to OcuLoop’s blog about illustrating and designing repeat seamless patterns for fabrics and surfaces and the process that goes into each concept. Topics will include patterns specifically designed for home decor such as wallpaper and curtains to fabric designs geared toward fashion as well as artwork to be framed and hung on a wall. OcuLoop hopes our readers will find inspiration here and also enjoy this journey into pattern design and illustration as we see where it takes us.

Erika Hager 10/10/22 Erika Hager 10/10/22

Neutral Wallpaper Design: Enduring Dogwood Botanical Pattern

Lovely flowering dogwood trees line the walking paths and are sprinkled throughout the neighborhoods of Portland. The flower is not only alluring, it’s durable and able to withstand hard downpours of rain. It makes sense that this beautiful flower is also known to represent the ability to survive life’s challenges.

Erika Hager 9/7/22 Erika Hager 9/7/22

How I Started My First Repeat Pattern Design for Fabric

To get started I opened a new Adobe Illustrator document and began sketching flowers - all kinds of flowers, and I worked on experimenting with various illustration techniques.

Erika Hager 8/26/22 Erika Hager 8/26/22

Seamless Pattern Design: Geometric Beetles

Bold geometric shapes of the seventies combined with a jewel color palette. The surface pattern design is reminiscent of beetles encased in glass and worn like jewels.

Erika Hager 8/9/22 Erika Hager 8/9/22

Pattern Surface Design: Seashells on the Beach

Minimalist and modern bold seashell repeat pattern design that incorporates cheerful bright and soft colors. Designed with fabrics for home decor in mind. Great for beach and coastal rooms and themes.

Erika Hager 7/28/22 Erika Hager 7/28/22

Pattern Surface Design: Y2K Happy Vibes Pop Print

This Y2K Happy Vibes pop fashion inspired repeat pattern design combines luscious colors with fun decal style icons of butterflies, hearts, daisies and dragonflies. Great for surface design and textiles.

Erika Hager 7/26/22 Erika Hager 7/26/22

Pattern Surface Design: Retro Owl Floral for Pillows and Fabric

OcuLoop designed retro style owl and floral print that utilizes a fresh and updated seventies inspired color palette in big bold design.