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The Blank Canvas

Your go-to resource for surface pattern design tips, art licensing insights,
and creative prompts that keep your ideas flowing.

Welcome to The Blank Canvas

Aug 19, 2025

Every great design starts with a blank canvas, and so does every creative journey.

We created The Blank Canvas, the official blog of the DesignPartner app, to be your go-to resource for surface pattern design tips, art licensing insights, and creative prompts that keep your ideas flowing.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Industry Trends – What’s happening in surface pattern design, fabric collections, and stationery markets.

  • Creative Prompts – Weekly sparks to inspire new designs and keep your portfolio growing.

  • Business Tips – From organizing your portfolio to pitching your work with confidence, we’ll cover the practical steps to help you move forward.

Our goal is simple: to help you stay organized, stay inspired, and stay on track so you can spend more time creating and less time feeling overwhelmed.

This is just the beginning. Watch this space for articles, tools, and behind-the-scenes tips from the world of surface pattern design.

Because every big opportunity starts with a blank canvas.

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