Surface Pattern Designer

Designing custom surface patterns that will help make your current collection a success!

Explore My Work

Explore My Work

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I’m Debbie Banks and I love pattern and colour!

I love working in Surface design as it merges my creative side and my practical side.

I discovered Surface Pattern Design in art school and have worked in various areas of surface design ever since. Wallpaper design studios are where I started, in positions varying from Colourist to Designer to Design Director. After 2008, the wallpaper industry in Ontario was virtually non-existent and I had to look elsewhere. I was able to gain invaluable experience working both for wall art manufacturers and fine art reproduction companies. Most recently, I have been doing colour consulting in the residential sector and working independently as a Surface Pattern Designer.

I have to say I truly enjoy working in this industry; I get to make colourful and fresh designs for a living.

Aside from spending time with my husband, son and pets, creating patterns is my favourite pastime. Although, our outdoor activities offer lots of inspiration for my designs.

My hands-on experience in the design process makes me quite flexible to work with! I can develop initial concepts through to completion, create new designs or rework exist designs to fit your brief and current trends. In addition to hand drawing and painting, I am highly skilled in Photoshop and Illustrator programs.
 
The world needs more happiness and levity in it and if my designs can add a little brightness to someone’s day, then I’ve done my job & I’m happy!

I appreciate the time you took to see my work. View more on my socials below or contact me to start working together!