notion for pattern designers
Plan, organise & Manage your Pattern Collections
Discover how to use Notion to plan, organise, and design your pattern collections, so nothing gets lost in the depths of your computer.
does this sound like you?
Tired or pattern deisgn chaos?
Maybe your pattern collections and individual designs are scattered across a dozen different folders, apps, and half-finished spreadsheets.
Maybe coming up with new ideas feels overwhelming, with no consistent process to guide you through it.
If either of those sounds familiar, this class is built to fix exactly that
what you'll achieve
A system that actually works
NOTION FUNDAMENTALS
Learn how to create a Hub Page and set up databases for your pattern collections and individual designs, so you can navigate Notion with confidence.
AN EFFICIENT PATTERN CREATION WORKFLOW
Build a template with prompts that guides you through every step, saving time and keeping your process consistent.
A WORKSPACE YOU ACTUALLY ENJOY USING
Learn how to make your Notion workspace visually appealing, so it feels like a creative space, not just a filing cabinet.
what's inside
9 Videos, 1 hour, 1 clear system
lesson 1 — introduction to notion
lesson 2 — setting up a hub page
lesson 3 — setting up a collections database
Module 4 — setting up a patterns database
Module 5 — creating a template
Module 6 — real-life walkthrough
Module 7 — making it pretty
includes:
Your enrolment includes my Pattern Collection Hub Notion template, ready to download straight into your own workspace, just in case you'd rather skip the setup and dive right in.
Lifetime access to the course material
in their words
Students that have built their hub
A few honest reflections from students who've been through the course, in their own words.
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"I love how clear and easy Mel's instructions are, with practical tips on how to set things up. I got to the end of the class and wanted more, which I know Mel said was coming."
— Bianca Stanton
"You finish the class with a fully functioning Notion database hub. Mel walks you through all of the steps to work with simple Notion databases, which can often be quite daunting, and leaves you with all the confidence to use your own Pattern Collections Hub."
— Sarah Greeson
your teacher, coach & mentor
Hey there, I'm Mel
I'm an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in Wellington, New Zealand. My work has been licensed by companies including Cloud9 Fabrics, Hallmark, Wentworth Puzzles, and Auzou and I've illustrated more than fifteen children's books.
Before any of that, I spent years as a software engineer, freelancing and contracting to large companies, and feeling completely burnt out by it. Surface pattern design gave me a second creative career, one I get to build on my own terms.
I've spent over a decade in this industry now, and I've made most of the mistakes so you don't have to. I built this course to share what actually worked, not just the theory, so you can build a career that feels like yours too.
12+ years working as a professional surface pattern designer and illustrator
Licensed work with brands including Cloud9 Fabrics, Hallmark, Wentworth Puzzles, Indie Boho Australia, Loomwell & Phoebe Fabrics
Illustrated more than 15 published children's books with publishers such as Scholastic & Harper Collins
Skillshare Top Teacher, one of the platform's top instructor tiers
Contributing author to the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook, the industry's standard pricing and ethics reference
one time payment
One Payment. Lifetime access
9 bite-sized video lessons (about an hour of learning)
100% self-paced
Free Notion template to customise for your own creative business
No subscription fees
Lifetime access
$47 USD*
* Prices shown in USD and do not include any applicable taxes (VAT, etc).
before you join
You may be asking
I've never used Notion before, is this class a good fit for me?
Yes, this class is for people new to Notion as well as those with some experience. I walk you through the basics in the first lesson.
How much time do I need?
This is a self-paced course. Go through it in your own time, at your own pace.
How long do I have access to the class?
Lifetime access, entirely self-paced. Come back to it whenever you need, on your own schedule.
What is the refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of this course, refunds aren't available.
What tools do I need?
Just your computer or iPad. I'll walk you through setting up a free Notion account in the first lesson.
What if I have a question that isn't listed here?
Send me an email, [email protected], I'd love to help.
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