Surface Pattern Design Playbook — Links & Resources

Everything that goes with the book, kept up to date — so the links never go stale.

Last updated: July 2026

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Free files that go with the book — open them alongside the relevant chapter.

Supplementary design file (Figma) The Figma file referenced in the book — open it alongside the relevant chapter.
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Sample pattern file (for the tutorial) The sample Illustrator pattern file used in the step-by-step tutorial chapters.
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.ase colour swatches Adobe colour swatch file with the palettes referenced in the colourways chapter.
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Chapter 1 — The Opportunity

Spoonflower marketplace overview Key stats and context on the Spoonflower seller opportunity — useful background before you start designing.
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Patternbank licensing overview Introduction to Patternbank as a higher-margin licensing route alongside Spoonflower.
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Chapter 2 — Vector & Pixel Software

Adobe Illustrator free trial Start your Illustrator trial — the primary vector software covered in the book.
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Affinity Designer (one-time purchase alternative) A budget-friendly Illustrator alternative — one-time payment, no subscription.
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Photoshop vs Illustrator — when to use each Quick reference guide to which software to reach for at each stage of the pattern design process.
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Chapter 3 — Upload Your First Pattern

Spoonflower file spec quick reference DPI, colour mode, file format and size requirements for Spoonflower uploads — at a glance.
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Spoonflower test swatch ordering guide How to order a test print before committing to a full listing — step by step.
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Chapter 4 — Creating Patterns

Repeat tile template (Illustrator) A ready-made Illustrator artboard set up at the correct size and colour mode for Spoonflower patterns.
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Pattern repeat types — visual reference Visual guide to basic, half-drop, brick and mirror repeats — with examples of each.
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Spoonflower design scale calculator Tool to check how your pattern will scale across Spoonflower's different fabric and wallpaper widths.
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Chapter 5 — Colourways & Upscaling

Topaz Gigapixel AI (upscaling tool) The AI upscaling tool referenced in the book for taking low-res designs to Spoonflower print resolution.
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Colourway variation workflow guide Step-by-step process for creating multiple colourways from a single design in Illustrator.
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Chapter 6 — Creating Murals

Spoonflower mural tutorial How to set up, size and upload a wall mural on Spoonflower — including panel layout and bleed.
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Wallpaper sizing guide Standard wallpaper panel dimensions, repeat heights and sizing conventions for Spoonflower's wallpaper products.
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Wallpaper install guide Installation instructions for Spoonflower wallpaper — useful to link to from your product listings.
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Chapter 7 — Prepare, Proof & Upload

Pre-upload checklist Final checks before uploading a design to Spoonflower — colour mode, resolution, bleed and file format.
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Spoonflower colour profile download The ICC colour profile for soft-proofing your designs in Illustrator or Photoshop before upload.
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Chapter 8 — Selling & Marketing

Monthly Pattern Trend Report Auto-generate a monthly surface design trend report personalised to your Spoonflower portfolio — using a single Claude prompt. Covers interior pattern directions, colour forecasts and SS27 trade show intelligence.
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Spoonflower SEO keyword guide How to write titles, tags and descriptions that get your designs found in Spoonflower search.
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Pinterest strategy for Spoonflower sellers How to use Pinterest to drive traffic to your Spoonflower shop — board structure, pin frequency and what converts.
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Chapter 9 — Beyond Spoonflower

Patternbank submission guide How to submit designs to Patternbank for licensing — file specs, curation standards and what sells.
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Print-on-demand platform comparison Side-by-side comparison of Spoonflower, Patternbank, Society6 and other platforms — margins, audience and effort.
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Surface Pattern Design Playbook
Links & Resources

Downloads & files

Chapter 1 — The Opportunity

Chapter 2 — Vector & Pixel Software

Chapter 3 — Upload Your First Pattern

Chapter 4 — Creating Patterns

Chapter 5 — Colourways & Upscaling

Chapter 6 — Creating Murals

Chapter 7 — Prepare, Proof & Upload

Chapter 8 — Selling & Marketing

Chapter 9 — Beyond Spoonflower

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Surface Pattern Design PlaybookLinks & Resources

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Downloads & files

Chapter 1 — The Opportunity

Chapter 2 — Vector & Pixel Software

Chapter 3 — Upload Your First Pattern

Chapter 4 — Creating Patterns

Chapter 5 — Colourways & Upscaling

Chapter 6 — Creating Murals

Chapter 7 — Prepare, Proof & Upload

Chapter 8 — Selling & Marketing

Chapter 9 — Beyond Spoonflower

Discuss your learning goals

...or ask a question

Surface Pattern Design Playbook
Links & Resources