Kathrin, Author at kathrinwoo.com

Five cute wallpaper ideas for kids’ rooms, including patterns Banana Yoga, vertical stripes, confetti dots, organic waves, and a dreamy castle wall mural

5 Cute Wallpaper Ideas for Kids: Playful Wall Decor for Bedrooms & Nurseries

Explore five cute wallpaper ideas to add colour, creativity, and charm to kids’ rooms, nurseries, and playrooms.

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Color Inspiration 2026: 12 Unique Palettes Built Around Pantone’s Color of the Year

Looking for fresh color inspiration in 2026? In this post, I share 12 unique color palettes built around Pantone’s Color of the Year, with an insight into color theory.

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Plan Your Year as a Creative Solopreneur

Struggling to plan your year without overwhelm? This friendly, step-by-step guide walks creative solopreneurs through structuring your year, quarters, months, weeks, and days—so you stay aligned with your values and make progress one small action at a time.

A golden egg in between white eggs, symbolizing core values and finding focus and purpose as a creative.

Know Your Values: Find Focus & Purpose as a Creative

This year-end reflection invites you to reconnect with your core values and create a simple mantra to carry into 2026 with intention and clarity.

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How I Use Pinterest to Get More Eyes on My Surface Pattern Designs

Pinterest isn’t just for inspiration boards. It can also be a powerful tool for surface pattern designers to share their work and attract new opportunities. In this post, I share how I use Pinterest to showcase my collections, mock-ups, and color palettes in a way that feels authentic, easy, and effective.

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8 Game-Changing Tips Every Surface Pattern Designer Should Know

Discover 8 inspiring and practical tips for surface pattern designers who want to elevate their creative process, find fresh inspiration, and create seamless patterns with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, these game-changing ideas will help you design with more ease, joy, and intention.

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Beat Procrastination: The 5-Minute Hack to Get You Moving

We’ve all been there — putting off that one dreaded task while suddenly deciding the fridge needs reorganizing, your portfolio needs updating, or your taxes need tackling (tomorrow, of course). But beating procrastination doesn’t take heroic willpower — just this simple 5-minute hack that tricks your brain into starting.