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Welcome to My World of Surface Pattern Design & Illustration

Kathrin Woo

Hi, I’m Kathrin Woo, a freelance Surface Pattern Designer creating playful, one-of-a-kind patterns and illustrations for textiles, wallpaper, home decor, and more. My work brightens spaces and transforms everyday products into striking, memorable designs.

There’s plenty to discover — featured projects, shop highlights, blog resources for artists and designers, and a newsletter that delivers inspiration and updates straight to your inbox. Take your time and enjoy exploring.

Featured Work

Bestselling Surface Pattern Design Banana Yoga by Kathrin Woo on HappyWall, shown on a Wallpaper Roll Presentation.

Design Banana Yoga on Wallpaper at HappyWall

Cozy and Modern Fall Surface Pattern Design Collection Snuggle Season by Kathrin Woo, featured by textilwerk on Pillows

Collection Snuggle Season featured by textilwerk

Panel Design Rainbow by Kathrin Woo on HappyWall, shown in a Kids Room Wall Mural Presentation.

Design Rainbow on Wallpaper at HappyWall

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About - Short & Sweet

WORK = PASSION: 

I design and create vector repeating patterns to be printed onto fabric and other sustainable surfaces and products. To me, this is the best job there is.

STYLE:

My style is modern, abstract and playful. I love both colors that spread happy vibes as well as boho colors for an earthy look that is close to nature.

MISSION:

With love and respect for the blue planet, I work and live as mindfully as possible. My goal is to inspire people to do the same.

PARTNERSHIP:

I warmly welcome new partnerships. For licensing inquiries and collaborations, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you. 

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Shop Highlight

Designs Banana Yoga by Kathrin Woo with text overlay Let's Go Bananas!
SHOP BANANAS
Playful and delicate Surface Pattern Design Collection Fantastic Fall by Kathrin Woo Design displayed on fabric rolls
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Blog Sneak Peek

Playful and cute bee and flower pattern with text overlay "8 Tips Every Surface Pattern Designer Should Know"
A plastic skeleton having it's skull covered with an open planner and the overlay reading "Beat Procrastination. The 5-Minute Hack That Gets You Moving - Actionable Tip for Artists and Designers Who Feel Stuck" linking to a blog post written my Kathrin Woo
Open laptop with a fabric pattern design collection by Kathrin Woo and text reading 6 resources for Surface Pattern Designers
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Community Newsletter Create & Live

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Follow & Connect

Let’s connect on Instagram!

Would you like to follow along my surface pattern design journey? Feel invited to do so @kathrinwoodesign. 

Image collage of Kathrin Woo, Surface pattern designer, and her art on Instagram

Curious how a banana manages everyday highs and lows?
Join the bunch @itsbilliethebanana.

Fun banana sketch of a banana balancing on the rim of a compost saying Balancing between ripe and done by Kathrin Woo Design.

If you’re a life-long learning creative soul and love motivational words, check out my resources @create_n_live. 

Motivational text: Progress is happening - even when it's quiet, even when it's slow, even when you feel like you're just keeping people fed.

Bonus points if you’re following all three of them. ^^