A step-by-step path to refining your style, designing with purpose, and sharing your work consistently
Inside The Print Life Membership, you’ll follow the Design Path—a clear framework to strengthen your style, define your niche, sharpen your skills, and grow your surface design career—without the hustle.
Where Design Meets Direction
Join Leslie Kenehan, founder of the Print Life, and explore the Design Path—a proven framework that empowers surface pattern designers to blend style + strategy, enabling you to create and sell your work with intention!
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For Surface Pattern Designers Ready to bring their artistry to the industry
Discover How to Create, Market, and Sell Print Collections That Attract Clients—Even in a Crowded Industry!
"The program is a step by step guide on how to navigate the world of pattern design."
Melissa De Pascale
Here's The Truth..
If nothing changes, it’s not just your art that suffers—it’s your belief in yourself.
But I want you to hear this clearly:
You’re not behind. You’re not failing. You simply need a path that honors both your artistry and your desires.
You don’t have to burn out trying to figure it out alone. There is a way forward—with clarity, support, and a strategy that truly aligns with your creative rhythm.
And that’s exactly what I’ll show you next.
What’s Really Holding You Back
The Quiet Struggle No One Talks About
Turning your creative passion into a business isn’t easy. If you’re a surface pattern designer feeling overwhelmed, unclear, or questioning if you’ll ever gain traction—you are not alone.
You sit down to design, but doubt starts to creep in. You scroll through Instagram, wondering if your work is “good enough.” You pitch…but hear nothing back. You’re putting in the effort, but not seeing the results.
And the hardest part?
You’re pouring your energy into creation, but without a clear path, your momentum fades, your confidence wavers, and you begin to question if this dream is even possible.
Let's Be Honest..
Here’s what most designers don’t realize:
It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing the right things at the right time.
Most creatives find themselves juggling it all:
– Trying to find their signature style
– Trying to figure out where to find clients
– Pitching...posting...waiting.
All while wondering if they’re even on the right track.
Without direction, it’s easy to feel busy but stuck—spinning your creative wheels but not going anywhere.
And the designers who thrive in this industry?
They’re not always the most talented; they’re the most relentless.
They show up, take action, and persist—long after others have given up.
Success as a print designer isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.
The Design Path helps you stop spinning your wheels and start building a focused, intentional design business—one rooted in your unique style, aligned with your market, and built to grow with you.
You don’t need to be everything.
You just need to know where you are—and what to do next.
Because with the right focus, the right strategy, and the right support, you can build a career that’s not only creative and fulfilling—but sustainable for the long term.
It's not about doing more.
It's about doing what matters—and doing it well.
Your niche? It’s not a limitation—it’s your launchpad.
The Path Forward
Building a surface pattern design career is much like learning to play an instrument. It requires intention and repetition. Yet, most designers find themselves trying to conduct an entire orchestra at once—not ever really getting to play.
You might be creating, pitching, posting, tweaking your portfolio, and jumping between countless ideas… but the momentum just isn’t there. When you attempt to do everything at once, you often end up doing nothing that truly moves the needle.
It’s not about working harder.
It’s about working with clarity, direction, and discipline—understanding which role to focus on and when.
That’s exactly what the Design path will help you to achieve.
This framework guides you through the roles you constantly switch between: The Artist, The Designer, and The Marketer. Instead of blending them into chaos, it empowers you to navigate them with purpose—ensuring your energy is focused, not scattered.
Here’s the truth:
Pretty prints don’t sell themselves.
Trying to appeal to everyone is the quickest route to burnout.
There’s a reason your efforts aren’t translating into results—and it’s not your talent.
join the print life!
Build a brand and marketing plan that reflects your unique style and values, giving you the structure and strategy to share your work consistently and grow a creative business with purpose.
When you join the Print Life, you will...
The Print Life isn’t just a membership—it’s a transformative approach to your creative life.
It’s built for surface pattern designers who are ready for ease, consistency, insight, and sustainable growth.
Whether you’re refining your style, building your portfolio, or learning how to confidently sell your work, The Print Life gives you the tools, structure, and support to move forward—with purpose.
This isn’t about hustling harder, chasing trends, or quick hacks.
It’s about creating with intention, aligning your art with the right markets, and building a lasting creative business that reflects who you are—and where you’re headed.
Through a blend of foundational trainings, monthly lessons, and supportive community, you'll learn how to create collections that not only express your artistic voice but are designed to sell.
You’ll gain the clarity, strategy, and confidence to grow—not just as an artist, but as a professional designer with the skills to thrive for the long term.
And we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Refine your signature style through guided exercises and creative exploration, so you can confidently develop a visual voice that feels authentic to you and aligned with the market you want to reach.
Create market-ready collections by mastering essential design techniques like layout, color, and cohesive storytelling—so your portfolio stands out and speaks directly to the clients you want to attract.
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Introducing
Develop a signature style that captures your unique artistic voice.
Identify your ideal market and pitch your work with clarity and confidence.
Connect with a small, supportive community for answers or encouragement.
Follow a proven framework that guides you from defining your style to selling your work.
Get eyes on your work—and the insights you need, right when you need them.
Strengthen your design skills real-world application.
When You Step Inside The Print Life You...
A focused, supportive rhythm to keep you learning, creating, and growing:
Lessons – Your core monthly training that aligns to one season of your design path. Take only what you need.
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LABS – Bite sized tutorials or focused exercises to build skills, apply techniques, and move from learning to action
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Community – A private space to connect, get feedback, and grow with like-minded designers.
Design Briefs – Monthly creative briefs to support you in continued design practice.
what you can expect inside...
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Live Sessions – Our monthly lives rotate between print critiques, discussions or coaching sessions.
Resources – Templates, tools and guides to support you in step by step growth to avoid creating your own system.s
Melissa De Pascale
what they say...
"Working through the content I created my first successful portfolio— I was invited to join the White Buffalo Studio consignment artist team! And if that wasn’t enough to celebrate, they sold my first print in just a few weeks. Yes, pinch me."
Kelly Lahl
"Leslie has created a clear, step-by-step path that builds your business from your niche up."
Tanya Freitas
“The actionable tips and information shared made the process of focusing my work and finding my unique selling point so much more intentional and effective.”
Renee White
"Being a Print Life member has given me the confidence to build and monetize an extremely successful business in the way that I’ve dreamed of—and that is aligned with my lifestyle."
Why I Created the Print Life Membership
When I first started as a freelance print designer, I quickly realized how much was missing. The resources for how to find clients, prepare files, collaborate with studios, or build a sustainable business as a print designer was little to none.
I spent years figuring it out through trial and error—working in-house, freelancing, launching studios, and learning how to navigate niche markets along the way.
This membership is everything I wish I had back then.
It’s built on real-world experience and designed to give you the clarity, structure, and support you need to grow—whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up your creative business.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ve created a path so you can move forward with confidence, direction, and purpose.
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Designing with intention is what sets you apart.
If you've ever pieced together multiple design courses—spending hundreds (or even thousands) trying to find your way—you’re not alone. Most programs can feel overwhelming, disconnected, or too rigid to truly meet you where you are. That’s exactly why I created this.
The Print Life isn’t just a membership—it’s a comprehensive ecosystem built from everything I’ve learned over years of freelancing, in-house design work, running a studio, and working as an agent. It’s the path I wish I’d had—clear, strategic, and deeply supportive.
And here’s the thing:
If you tried to recreate this experience by pulling from separate courses, templates, or coaching programs, you’d likely spend well over $1,000—and still not receive the ongoing guidance, critique, and community you’ll find here.
But that’s not what I want for you.
I’ve priced the Print Life intentionally—so it’s accessible, sustainable, and genuinely useful for designers who are serious about building a career in surface design.
and how is the Print Life is different from anything else out there.
So, what is the investment to join the Print Life?
Picked up new clients who have come to me specifically for my handwriting
I’ve really started to feel confident in my own strengths and have actually picked up new clients who have come to me specifically for my handwriting.
Alex
attracting clients
Concrete steps for building my client base
Concrete steps for building my client base; defined my niche in words so I can work towards excelling in it. Clarified understanding of parts of the industry that I haven't worked in before. Feeling that there is a solid community to bounce ideas off.
Lisa
building a client list
Totally unique to other surface design courses around...
Totally unique to other surface design courses around. I love the print design for fashion focus. The calm and active steps shown by Leslie are easy to follow and being able to find your market and style and then attract the right buyers is invaluable.
Jac
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I completely understand! Feel free to reach out with any additional questions you have about the PLM. I am here to help!
Still on the fence?
We get it—committing to something new can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already juggling creative blocks, burnout, or lack of direction. That’s why we’ve made it simple:
When you join the Print Life Membership, you’re in full control.
There are no long-term contracts, no hidden clauses, and no pressure. Stay as long as it supports you—and if you ever feel it’s not the right fit, you can cancel anytime with just a few clicks.
That means you can dive into everything Print Life offers—our core trainings, monthly lessons, LABS, live support and design briefs—all with zero risk.
You're not locked in. Come for a month, stay for a year—it’s completely up to you.
We want you to be here because it’s helping you grow, not because you’re stuck in a contract.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at hello@printlife.io—we’re here to help.
✦ You're in Control—No Contracts, No Pressure