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Hi, I’m Sreelakshmi Sanal, a textile and surface pattern designer with a passion for color, texture, and print. I blend hand-drawn and digital techniques to create commercially viable designs that resonate with target markets and current trends. I love translating nature’s beauty into expressive prints, drawing inspiration from the changing textures of the natural world. Over the past three years, I’ve collaborated with brands and studios to develop concepts, create repeats, borders, and all-over prints, and refine artwork to meet brand aesthetics. I enjoy hands-on making and working closely with teams and clients to deliver pieces that stand out.…Hi, I’m Sreelakshmi Sanal, a textile and surface pattern designer with a passion for color, texture, and print. I blend hand-drawn and digital techniques to create commercially viable designs that resonate with target markets and current trends. I love translating nature’s beauty into expressive prints, drawing inspiration from the changing textures of the natural world. Over the past three years, I’ve collaborated with brands and studios to develop concepts, create repeats, borders, and all-over prints, and refine artwork to meet brand aesthetics. I enjoy hands-on making and working closely with teams and clients to deliver pieces that stand out.

Sreelakshmi S Anal

Textile Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Sreelakshmi Sanal, a textile and surface pattern designer with a passion for color, texture, and print. I blend hand-drawn and digital techniques to create commercially viable designs that resonate with target markets and current trends. I love translating nature’s beauty into expressive prints, drawing inspiration from the changing textures of the natural world. Over the past three years, I’ve collaborated with brands and studios to develop concepts, create repeats, borders, and all-over prints, and refine artwork to meet brand aesthetics. I enjoy hands-on making and working closely with teams and clients to deliver pieces that stand out.…Hi, I’m Sreelakshmi Sanal, a textile and surface pattern designer with a passion for color, texture, and print. I blend hand-drawn and digital techniques to create commercially viable designs that resonate with target markets and current trends. I love translating nature’s beauty into expressive prints, drawing inspiration from the changing textures of the natural world. Over the past three years, I’ve collaborated with brands and studios to develop concepts, create repeats, borders, and all-over prints, and refine artwork to meet brand aesthetics. I enjoy hands-on making and working closely with teams and clients to deliver pieces that stand out.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Sreelakshmi Sanal, a textile and surface pattern designer with a passion for color, texture, and print. I blend hand-drawn and digital techniques to create commercially viable designs that resonate with target markets and current trends. I love translating nature’s beauty into expressive prints, drawing inspiration from the changing textures of the natural world.

Over the past three years, I’ve collaborated with brands and studios to develop concepts, create repeats, borders, and all-over prints, and refine artwork to meet brand aesthetics. I enjoy hands-on making and working closely with teams and clients to deliver pieces that stand out.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Print Designer at Bay And Brown

August 1, 2024 - Present

Designed from concept to final artwork, including hand-drawing intricate prints, developing and refining artwork, creating half-drop repeats, borders, and all-over prints (AOPs), and recolouring designs to meet brand aesthetics. Collaborated closely with customers and studio teams to deliver standout pieces that resonate with target markets and align with fast-evolving trends.

Design Intern at Bay And Brown

May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Created hand-rendered commercial prints for fashion and interior textiles by working with the design team on trend briefs. Drew and painted to develop prints across florals, ornamental, geometrical, and abstract styles; ensured alignment with current trends and project requirements. Worked in a busy office, producing weekly prints and preparing samples for international sales trips (New York, Paris).

Junior Textile Designer at Metro Fabrics

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Created seasonal textile print designs for home textile companies in the UK and USA, including Dunelm, Lidl, Walmart, George Home, Kirkland, and Zara Home. Coordinated trials, testing, and quality checks; oversaw printing processes and maintained quality standards; maintained design files, colour standards; attended Heimtextil and trade fairs to identify trends; helped develop new design projects and systems of work.

Intern – Graduation Project at Universal Textile Mills & Jaipuria Silk Mills Ltd.

January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Designed and developed surface patterns for textiles and home décor. Contributed to design development for Osborne & Little, Jane Churchill and Lee Jofa. Assisted senior designers and prepared mood boards, colour swatches, and samples; used CAD, Adobe and SketchUp to create and update designs; conducted market research to identify customer preferences and competitors.

Textile Designer – Internship at Eco Tasar Silk Pvt. Ltd.

October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Created patterns and prints for home decor clients. Developed seasonal print collections, translating concepts into cohesive designs. Used CAD and Adobe Creative Suite to create digital artwork and ensure accurate scaling and color reproduction; conducted market research to identify opportunities and trends.

Freelance Project at Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd

October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Created hand-drawn and digital illustrations for textile designs, collaborating with manufacturers to develop artwork from concept to production.

Volunteer at Creative Dignity

September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020

Supported Kerala handloom sector by providing virtual assistance and mentorship on online platforms, digital presence, and marketing strategies; documented traditional art forms and promoted heritage.

Intern - Graduation Project at Universal Textile Mills & Jaipuria Silk Mills Ltd.

January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Designed and developed surface patterns for textiles and home décor; contributed to Osborne & Little, Jane Churchill, and LeeJofa projects; assisted senior designers; created mood boards, colour swatches, and CAD/Sketchup updates; conducted market research.

Textile Designer - Internship at Eco Tasar Silk Pvt. Ltd.

October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Created patterns and prints for home décor; translated concepts into seasonal print collections; used CAD and Adobe Creative Suite to create digital artwork and manipulate patterns; conducted market research and competitor analysis.