Featured Designer - Gemma Hodgson

FEATURED DESIGNER

Gemma Hodgson

I'm a freelance print designer with over 20 years of experience within the textile design industry. My work combines traditional and contemporary influences to create beautiful modern repeat pattern designs

In 3 words describe your pattern design style?

Artistic, detailed, versatile

What is your work & design process? 

I like to work with various mediums. Painting with watercolour, inks, bleaching, fine line drawing and digital drawing using Procreate. I then scan work or transfer to my computer where I create the repeat in Photoshop.

Where do you find your design inspiration?

I'm trend inspired but also take inspiration from traditional textiles and vintage pattern.

What advice would you give to new designers?

Listen to your peers, tutors and fellow designers. Any kind of feedback is essential for you to grow as a designer.