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Hi, I'm Tanya Lee, founder of Tanya Lee Design and Tanya Lee Studio. I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in surface pattern design and product development for women's apparel, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery. I create original artwork and repeat patterns that are distributed through national and global retailers. I translate artwork into production-ready designs, collaborating with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring concepts to life. My work blends traditional illustration with digital design to develop versatile pattern collections, guided by trends, color, and consumer markets. Since 2001, I’ve built enduring partnerships with retailers and print studios worldwide, helping brands turn ideas into market-ready products.…Hi, I'm Tanya Lee, founder of Tanya Lee Design and Tanya Lee Studio. I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in surface pattern design and product development for women's apparel, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery. I create original artwork and repeat patterns that are distributed through national and global retailers. I translate artwork into production-ready designs, collaborating with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring concepts to life. My work blends traditional illustration with digital design to develop versatile pattern collections, guided by trends, color, and consumer markets. Since 2001, I’ve built enduring partnerships with retailers and print studios worldwide, helping brands turn ideas into market-ready products.

Tanya Lee

Product Designer, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +3

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Hi, I'm Tanya Lee, founder of Tanya Lee Design and Tanya Lee Studio. I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in surface pattern design and product development for women's apparel, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery. I create original artwork and repeat patterns that are distributed through national and global retailers. I translate artwork into production-ready designs, collaborating with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring concepts to life. My work blends traditional illustration with digital design to develop versatile pattern collections, guided by trends, color, and consumer markets. Since 2001, I’ve built enduring partnerships with retailers and print studios worldwide, helping brands turn ideas into market-ready products.…Hi, I'm Tanya Lee, founder of Tanya Lee Design and Tanya Lee Studio. I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in surface pattern design and product development for women's apparel, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery. I create original artwork and repeat patterns that are distributed through national and global retailers. I translate artwork into production-ready designs, collaborating with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring concepts to life. My work blends traditional illustration with digital design to develop versatile pattern collections, guided by trends, color, and consumer markets. Since 2001, I’ve built enduring partnerships with retailers and print studios worldwide, helping brands turn ideas into market-ready products.

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Hi, I’m Tanya Lee, founder of Tanya Lee Design and Tanya Lee Studio. I’m based in Portland, Oregon, and I specialize in surface pattern design and product development for women’s apparel, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery. I create original artwork and repeat patterns that are distributed through national and global retailers.

I translate artwork into production-ready designs, collaborating with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring concepts to life. My work blends traditional illustration with digital design to develop versatile pattern collections, guided by trends, color, and consumer markets. Since 2001, I’ve built enduring partnerships with retailers and print studios worldwide, helping brands turn ideas into market-ready products.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Illustration

Product Design

Experience Level

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Product Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Founder | Surface Pattern Designer & Product Developer at Tanya Lee Design / Tanya Lee Studio

February 1, 2001 - Present

Independent design studio specializing in surface pattern design and product development across women's apparel & accessories, home decor, textiles, tabletop, and stationery categories. Creates original artwork and repeat patterns for consumer products distributed through national and global retail channels. Establishes retailer collaborations (West Elm & Pottery Barn via Minted, Kohl's, Target, Michaels, Walmart) and works with a London-based print studio to translate artwork into production-ready products. Conducts trend research in color, pattern, and consumer markets to inform seasonal collections and product direction. Produces design mockups, samples, and presentation materials; partners with manufacturers and licensing partners to bring designs to production.

Creative Director | Lead Designer | Product Developer at Creative, Inc. (formerly Westrim Crafts)

March 1, 2001 - December 1, 2010

Led a remote design and product development team of five; developed and led design direction for product lines across craft, craft storage (hard and soft goods), stationery, and gift categories with global distribution. Directed end-to-end product development from concept through production, including artwork, packaging, prototyping, and merchandising strategy. Contributed to retail presentations, product line planning, and visual merchandising strategy, including planogram development for retail chains. Collaborated directly with overseas manufacturers, including on-site production oversight in China for Paper Bliss®, ensuring design integrity through final production. Partnered cross-functionally with manufacturing, marketing, and retail teams to bring products from concept to market.