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Surface pattern design

Need a unique and custom-made pattern? I create custom patterns for various applications, such as fabric, wrapping paper, clothing, and packaging. Whether it’s a colorful floral pattern or a fun design for Christmas, I’m happy to brainstorm with you!

Custom surface pattern design

Give your product its own character with a custom surface pattern. I create vibrant and playful patterns that add a cheerful vibe to your product. Most of my patterns are created in vector, but I can also design a pattern with a more handcrafted look.

Prefer a collection of patterns that complement each other? I’m happy to help with that too.

  • Set your business apart from competitors
  • Unique and distinct branding for your brand or product line
  • A custom pattern helps your products stand out on shelves or online

Where do patterns make a difference?

  • Fabrics by the meter
  • Haberdashery
  • Wallpapers and interior prints
  • Clothing
  • Product packaging
  • Stationery, such as notebooks, pens, and other accessories
  • Wrapping paper
  • And much more!

Do you also want to make a difference and make your product stand out on shelves? Then contact me for the possibilities and request a free quote.

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Testimonials

Tamara helped us with the Winnipeg fabric collection. We have experienced the collaboration as very pleasant. Tamara adjusted the patterns and the color palette so that they were suitable for our screen printing machines. The collaboration was very good and we were completely satisfied with everything.

Elise v.d. Brocke MackenbrockWestfalenstoffe

Tamara is super creative in what she does. It's great to collaborate with her. She often understands the assignment you outline right away and delivers promptly. She also always clearly indicates when she can have something made. Usually, she can complete a task in a short amount of time. I also appreciate that she can deliver the illustrations in a file format, allowing us to determine how we want to use them ourselves. This versatility enables us to deploy the illustrations across various aspects of our marketing. Her graphic expertise was also instrumental in a project for Speel-Inn, where she provided several examples for a visually graphic character.

* translated from Dutch

Norma LockSenior Marketing & Communication at Samenwerkende Kinderopvang

I had the pleasure of working with Tamara on a Christmas coloring book with stickers. I can only recommend Tamara highly, as she is a very professional and easy communicator. From calculating the project, to sketches till the final data delivery, the whole process was smooth and easy for both of us.
Tamara had wonderful ideas for the designs and cover, but also was very open about the input I gave.
Her graphical as well as her technical skills made the whole process easy, as she delivers „the whole package“. Illustrations, Typo and Graphic design, as well as preparing the files for printing – she is capable of doing it all, which makes it easy for publishers, as you only have to work with one designer instead of two.
Her illustrations are very cute and on point for the targeted age group.

Thank you, Tamara!

Ina LutterbüseTeamleader Games and Books, moses. Verlag GmbH

How does it work?

  1. Get in touch via: mail@tamarahoutveen.com or +31 6 284 923 16.
  2. We’ll schedule a meeting where we discuss your wishes. This can be done via Zoom or in person.
  3. After our meeting, I’ll prepare a quote. If you agree, I’ll ask for a deposit and start working on a mood board with a color palette for the pattern.
  4. Satisfied with the mood board? I’ll sketch all individual motifs of the pattern and also create a rough sketch of how the pattern repetition would look.
  5. Feedback? No problem! We’ll discuss the adjustments together.
  6. I’ll revise the sketches and send them to you. Completely satisfied? Then I’ll proceed with the pattern design.
  7. Do you want to make changes to the pattern? No problem! Usually, we agree on 1 round of adjustments per project.
  8. At the end of the project, you’ll receive the pattern files in the desired formats for your use.

Why choose Tamara?

  • Proven experience: I have created surface patterns for various companies. In addition, I have assisted clients in various areas, from illustrations to graphic design and practical technical solutions. Clients experience me as a pleasant sparring partner.
  • Customization: Every client is unique. That’s why I always offer a customized solution that perfectly fits the client’s wishes and needs.
  • Quality: My illustrations are of high quality and are made with care and attention. I deliver the files in such a way that they can be used well by, for example, a supplier or printer. The files are always neatly organized in layers and groups, making them easy to work with.
  • Pleasant collaboration & communication: I treat each project with attention and place great value on pleasant collaboration and communication. Clients find this very enjoyable.
  • Deadlines: I am used to working with deadlines and always deliver the files on the agreed date.

For whom?

Do you have an exciting project in mind? I’m happy to work with:

  • Freelancers & small business owners
  • Companies
  • Institutions
  • Foundations
  • Municipalities
  • Museums
  • Publishers

How much does it cost?

The price of a custom pattern depends on many factors, such as:

  1. The number of motifs (1 repeating motif is cheaper than a pattern with many motifs)
  2. The style of the pattern: clean vector or with a handmade look
  3. Commercial or non-profit use
  4. The use of the patterns
  5. Other agreements we make (number of sketches, mood board, rounds of adjustments)

I’m happy to discuss the possibilities with you! Contact me for more information.

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