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Turn your day dream...
into your day job

Are you a creative soul trapped in a job that doesn’t light you up? Do you dream of turning your passion for art into a sustainable profession? 

 

Enter the world of surface pattern design, a thriving industry that brings your creations to life on a huge variety of products.

 

Choose an industry-aligned Print School course to refine your skills and seize the exciting opportunities that await you.

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WE’RE THE ONLY SURFACE DESIGN SCHOOL WORKING WITH BRANDS LIKE THESE.

The Print School is powered by Longina Phillips Designs, a leading surface pattern studio with a rich, 30 year-long history. Our prints have graced catwalks worldwide, from Paris to New York; and are worn by women and men everywhere - maybe even you!
 

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN:

 

WE HAVE COURSES FOR THREE IMPORTANT STAGES

FROM START

Beginner’s courses: Good painting and drawing skills are key to a strong start in surface design. See beginner’s courses.

TO SURFACE DESIGN

Photoshop courses: Use industry techniques to develop your designs and prep your files for production. See Photoshop courses.

TO SOLD!

FROM START

TO SURFACE DESIGN

TO SOLD!

Beginner’s courses: Good painting and drawing skills are key to a strong start in surface design. See beginner’s courses.

Photoshop courses: Use industry techniques to develop your designs and prep your files for production. See Photoshop courses.

Business courses: Get your work out there, attract and keep clients. Set yourself up for a future as a designer! See business courses.

 FROM START

 

 

Whether you’re worried your drawing skills aren’t good enough, or you need a thorough introduction to the industry and what it means to be a ‘surface designer,’ we’ve got you covered.

 

 

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THE BEGINNERS COURSE FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS

 

“Get ready for your mind to explode with all the incredible information this course gives you.”

- Meagan Peacock

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THE BEGINNERS COURSE FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS

 

“Get ready for your mind to explode with all the incredible information this course gives you.”

- Meagan Peacock

 

THE BEGINNERS COURSE FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS

Thank you so much for all the time, effort of creating these wonderful programs! It's a great design studio, great classes, you can ask for help anytime and they are always posting great tips to help you in your design journey. I would highly recommend them.

- Mary Chapman

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THE BEGINNERS COURSE FOR SURFACE DESIGNERS

I highly recommend anyone who is considering Surface Pattern Design to give this course a chance! Instructors will walk you through each step of the way and has made me feel more confident with my choice to pursue it further.

- Minh D Bui

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 TO SURFACE DESIGN

 

 

 

Our digital courses will boost your design process, enhance productivity, and assist in creating popular colorways. You'll create industry-standard, production-ready patterns for selling to a diverse range of customers.

 

 

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PHOTOSHOP FOR FABRIC DESIGN: ILLUSTRATION

"The best thing is the member-only group where I can get expert answers on any technical questions. The course included lots of insider tips that just aren’t available anywhere else."

-Julie Bunyard

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COLOR THEORY + PHOTOSHOP FOR SURFACE DESIGN

“Thank you so much for creating this course. I knew I needed to learn more about color in design, and this course went above and beyond in delivering the knowledge I expected.” 

-Tessa Hall

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THE COMPLETE REPEAT COURSE

 

I have learned so much. I'm not new to repeats in PS and AI, but wanted a course that showed the 'right way' to lay out your motifs, dependent on the design type.”

-Tori Parker

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 TO SOLD!

 

 

 

Now let’s leverage your skills and turn your passion into profit. These programs deliver the industry-specific business skills you’ll need to attract paying clients and sustain your practice.

 

 

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 PRINT DESIGN CAREER ACCELERATOR

 

“I’ve realized that my dream to become a textile designer is coming true and it feels so good.”

-Barb Saxe

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COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS BUILDER

 

“Today a print studio said they wanted to work with me! I wouldn’t have gotten to this stage without this course.”

-Carolyn Quan

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PRINT DESIGN CAREER ACCELERATOR

“Joining this program is the best decision I’ve ever made. It stretches my capabilities and motivates me to elevate in every aspect of print design.”

- Rhea Tan

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