Surface Pattern Design Basics: Design seamless repeating patterns in Canva

In this tutorial I'm going to teach you how to create a seamless repeating pattern using Canva. I'll guide you step-by-step through the process: - Choosing elements - Basic pattern techniques - Arranging pattern elements into a seamless repeat - Exporting and testing your pattern This tutorial is ideal for learning the basics of surface pattern design, teaching you foundational pattern design concepts. With this skill, you'll be able to design patterns for: - Digital planners - Digital papers for bullet journaling - Scrapbooking papers - Transfer papers for polymer clay projects Please note: If you want to sell your patterns please ensure you're using elements you've designed yourself, or elements purchased with the correct commercial license. As most print on demand sites require you to license your design to them, this is against Canva's permitted uses. Please see Canva's license conditions for more clarification: https://www.canva.com/help/licenses-copyright-legal-commercial-use/ #canvatutorial #canvadesign TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:20 - Basic pattern technique with simple shapes 07:17 - Basic technique in corners 09:14 - Creating a more complex pattern 16:49 - Exporting your pattern file ABOUT ME I'm Michelle Marks, Graphic Designer, Surface Pattern illustrator, and owner of Fern & Quill design studio based in Brisbane Queensland. You can follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernandquill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fernandquill Website: https://www.fernandquill.com DISCLAIMER Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using my link I will receive a small bonus or commission at no cost to you. I value integrity and don't recommend anything I don't believe in.