Whether you're just starting or refining your direction,
Print Life guides you to create with intention, grow with clarity,
and build a creative career on your terms.
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Welcome to the Print Life
Where we blend style + strategy to Help surface pattern designers strengthen their artistic voice,
develop market-aligned collections,
and build a business of their own design.
I’m Leslie Kenehan, founder of the Print Life community and host of the Print Life podcast. In 2020, when the world went quiet, I leaned into something that I had been dreaming about for a while, to help surface pattern designers move from overwhelm to clarity, through intention, alignment, and a more grounded approach to growth.
I started out in 2007 and have gone from struggling freelancer to in-house designer, to studio startup, and now print agent and online educator.
I’ve been where you are, and I know how hard it can feel to not only find your niche or your style, but to market that art to an audience that wants to buy from you!
Print Life began to help designers do just that.
This space is where I blend creative direction with real-world strategy to help you build a sustainable, purpose-led creative business from the inside out.
Let’s turn your passion for design into a business that fits your life and not the other way around. Welcome to your Print Life!
x Leslie
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Create from Inspiration. design with Intention. Trust your Intuition.
If you're like many surface pattern designers, you want to create art and see it sold. While this sounds straightforward, truly thriving in surface pattern design requires stepping into the role that will elevate you to the next level. If you find yourself on the creative hamster wheel without the results you want, it's time to embrace growth and learn the tools to support you along the way.
Discover the tools you need to find your style, your clients and build a business you love
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The Importance of Developing Your Style in Surface Pattern Design
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The Print Life Membership is packed with design, sales, and marketing training, group support, and a global community of designers who love to learn & share. Searching for a support system and feedback loop as you navigate your surface design career? You've found it!
The Print Life Podcast is your go-to resource for insights into the fashion industry's world of surface pattern design. We cover everything from design paths to sales, marketing, and mindset to help you navigate your creative journey. Whether you're freelancing, working in-house, or just starting out, we've got you covered. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast!
you might be wondering where to start when it comes to actually monetizing your art in the world of fashion print design
If you're like many designers, you likely have stacks of work but are unsure about its quality, who to pitch to, or how to find your ideal clients
When I started out as a freelancer, I pieced things together and learned along the way, making countless mistakes. But there was value in every misstep. Now, I love sharing what I've learned—the successes and the failures—so you can move forward faster.
You can be a successful print designer without starving for your art, but it will require stepping out of your comfort zone. Embrace the discomfort, for it's there you'll find growth. And with that growth, you can build the life and career you've always dreamed of!
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Find your unique path in the wild world of print design! Take my FREE quiz and unlock resources & guidance on next steps that meet you exactly where you are along your creative journey...
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