How Pattern Plus Trend Reports Inspire Fresh, Market-Ready Designs

Stay Ahead of the Season

In the world of surface pattern design, trends drive demand. When you stay ahead of seasonal shifts, you give yourself the gift of time; time to design, refine, and prepare collections that align with what the market is looking for. Designing with awareness of current trends allows your work to feel fresh, relevant, and full of possibility.

What’s Inside the Quarterly Trend Reports

Every quarter, Pattern+ Trend Reports deliver more than 35 pages of inspiration and direction. These beautifully curated reports highlight:

• Themes that capture the mood of the season

• Color palettes that are both current and versatile

• Motifs and typography that reflect what is resonating in the industry

Each report is designed to be both actionable and inspirational. They spark new ideas while also guiding you toward what buyers and brands are looking for right now.

How to Use the Reports to Guide Your Work

Anchor your next collection

Use the reports as a foundation to guide your creative direction. Anchoring your work to a current trend helps your designs feel timely and gives your portfolio a professional edge.

Blend your style with what’s marketable

The reports are not about copying what’s popular, but about blending your unique style with market-ready insights. This balance allows you to maintain your artistic voice while creating work that has commercial appeal.

Save time and reduce overwhelm

Instead of spending hours researching color palettes or scrolling through inspiration boards, the reports place everything in one place. You can move forward with clarity, knowing your designs are in tune with seasonal movements.

Fresh Inspiration for Every Designer

Trend reports are a powerful tool for both new and seasoned surface pattern designers. They act as a bridge between inspiration and opportunity, giving you the confidence to design collections that feel authentic to you while aligning with industry direction.

The Pattern+ Trend Reports are more than a guide; they are a spark of inspiration, a planning tool, and a time saver. By using them, you can create work that is relevant, professional, and full of life.

✨ Explore Pattern+ Membership and gain access to quarterly trend reports that will help you stay ahead of the season, find fresh inspiration, and design with confidence.