How to build a home studio for digital surface pattern designers. Designer desk tour 2018.

In this video, I set up my art and design home studio from scratch one tool at a time and tell you all about which tools and gadgets I use for digital surface pattern design and office organization. This is a textile designer desk tour with setup recommendations and links.

If you are interested in learning how to how to build a home studio for digital surface pattern designers and to see a design desk tour, then this video is for you. I show you how I set up my design workspace and which tools specifically I use to design my vector repeat patterns and run my online creative business from home. I always find desk tours by other designers fascinating, so I hope you will find mine helpful.

How to build a home studio for digital surface pattern designers. Designer desk tour 2018 by Oksancia

HERE ARE THE LINKS TO ALL THE TOOLS THAT I SHOW IN THIS VIDEO:

1. Ikea Bekant desk: https://amzn.to/2rNjmNK

2. SCEPTRE 27 Inch IPS Ultra 4K LED Monitor:
https://amzn.to/2IM6uBe

3. Small Ikea office storage boxes: https://amzn.to/2LbrSOE

4. Macbook Pro adjustable stand: https://amzn.to/2GqOI12


5. MacBook Pro laptop computer: https://amzn.to/32sZsHS

PLEASE NOTE ABOUT THE MACBOOK PRO:

This is on the higher-end type of computer. The primary reason is video processing. Vector repeat patterns design does not require a top-of-the-line computer. The other reason why I bought a higher-end computer is that Apple laptops last for a long time. For example, we have an apple laptop purchased in 2011, which still runs very well and it has better hardware than current entry-level apple laptops. This is because we bought a high-end model. So buying a better laptop now may actually save money in the future.
The other advantage of this computer is that it works with high definition screens (4K). This feature is not required for pattern designer, but good to have for a long time investment.
CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE:
Recommended 13-inch Apple laptop. This one has a Touch Bar and more space than the budget version: https://amzn.to/2GCTuIT

6. Apple Magic Keyboard: https://amzn.to/2rPj344

7. Mousepad from Zazzle with my floral pattern design: http://tinyurl.com/ycxzjtxl

8. Logitech M535 Bluetooth Mouse: https://amzn.to/2rKz1gx

9. External storage hard drive 1: WD 4TB White My Passport: https://amzn.to/2Kv65Ab

10. External storage hard drive 2: WD 4TB Red My Passport: https://amzn.to/2rSKYQz

11. USB C adaptor hub: Sabrent 7 Port USB Hub: https://amzn.to/2IrSzMV

Wacom intuos pro medium 2018 unboxing and review by textile designer

12. Wacom Intuos Pro Medium: https://amzn.to/2sKmAkq

13. Caddy pen holder: PAG Office Supplies Mesh Desk Organizer: https://amzn.to/2rMvKwu

14. Wooden Manikin: https://amzn.to/2rOGKKq

15. Watercolor set Van Gogh 18 Pan Pocketbox: https://amzn.to/2GtbaXp

16. Paper Airplane from the book “Will It Fly” by Pat Flynn: https://amzn.to/2IqAd3e

17. Mira Water bottle: https://amzn.to/2GrZq7t

18. USB C Hub, Thunderbolt 3 Hub ALLFU and SD card reader:: https://amzn.to/2rPSMCE

19. Logitech C930e camera: https://amzn.to/2IukZpQ

20. Ikea office chair LILLHÖJDEN: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70238715/

21. Printer Canon Pixma: https://amzn.to/2LacvpF

22. Paper tray Acrimet: https://amzn.to/2IOBYq3

23. Paper organizer DecoBros: https://amzn.to/2LacIsX

24. Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 software for vector repeat pattern design: http://tinyurl.com/y9smxzqs

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Hope this video was helpful for you to get you started learning how to build a home studio for digital surface pattern designers and you enjoyed my textile designer desk tour 2018. Thanks for watching! 🙂

How to build a home studio for digital surface pattern designers. Designer desk tour 2018.

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