Surface Design Immersion Course

2025 Immersion Enrollment Coming Soon

Immersion is only offered once a year. Sign up below to be the first to know when we open the doors in February 2025.

The Immersion Course

The Surface Design Immersion Course is a beloved 8-week online training program for those who want to learn Adobe Illustrator, the art of surface pattern design, how to become a licensing artist, and create a sustainable business as a creative entrepreneur.

Founded on Impact

Surface Design Immersion was founded in 2018, with the vision to impact creative individuals around the world to achieve location, time, and financial freedoms with their art as a creative entrepreneur.

OVER 8,000+ LIVES AND CAREERS IMPACTED

A Comprehensive Course for ALL Creatives

Immersion will give you the training, tools, inspiration, and support on your journey to creating a successful career or side hustle in surface pattern design.

Hey there!

I'm Bonnie Christine

YOUR GUIDE

Internationally renowned Surface Pattern Designer, Entrepreneur, and Award-Winning Online Educator

I've been where you are...

When this was my dream, I didn’t have a clue where to start. But then ...

I decided, “I’ve got to stop just dreaming about this and just start doing something to invest in my future.”

That was my starting place –ZERO. I had zero experience and no idea how to get started.

Fast forward through overcoming fears and doubts and doing one thing a day to make it to where I am now - a multi-seven-figure business owner living a life I love more every day.

The journey to creating the life of your dreams will be clouded with uncertainty and overwhelm. I know it well.

But if you don’t step into it despite the fear, nothing will change.

You shouldn't have to learn the hard way. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned over the last 14 years about becoming a successful surface designer and packaged it in a fun and impactful learning experience.

"I have learned more in this course than I did in a whole year in college studying graphic design. Immersion literally changed everything for me."

- Patty Basemi

Hear from Students

Meet students from all over the world and from every life stage who have crafted a career they love.

MEET THEM HERE

Stephanie Sliwinski

I got a fabric licensing offer on graduation day of Immersion ... but I very respectfully said no thank you. That's because Immersion gave me this boost of confidence, like you can go for your dreams. Just two weeks later, I was licensed with my dream fabric company, now working on my 12th collection with them. Immersion didn't just equip me with the skills; it instilled in me the confidence to pursue what truly felt right, transforming not just my career but my family life as well, allowing me to work and be here with my three kids. It's completely the family freedom that I have now.

Jessica Rose

After Immersion, I was able to do something I never thought possible - make money from my art! My entire outlook has changed along with my brand and future career goals. I worked on several collections since graduation and pitched to Moda Fabrics, they sent over a contract almost immediately! My first fabric collection will release summer/fall 2024 and I can't believe how it all came to be. What a dream come true!

Dora Cuenca

I was curious about taking the Immersion Course for a while, but kept telling myself I probably didn't need it, since I have a degree in Graphic Design. However I was feeling stuck and I had so many questions about the industry. I am a stay at home mom of 3 little ones, so Time is GOLD! Trying to teach myself all these things was taking forever and was also lonely. I took the plunge and signed up for Immersion. It was one of the best decisions I made for my business. I'm now creating murals all over the city, and was even commissioned for one in our local Madewell store! I'm really grateful for Bonnie's way of teaching and the community she has brought together.

Amber Elliot

As soon as I received the email from Riley Blake wanting to bring me on board, I remembered Bonnie's advice to appreciate each achievement. Immersion was a turning point for me, transitioning from a software engineer with no control over my life to having the freedom to choose projects that fulfill me creatively. Now, I can plan my life, be there for my kids, and manage my business on my terms. Immersion didn't just teach me surface pattern design; it empowered me to take control of my career, leading to a contract with my dream company. This journey has been about more than becoming a fabric designer; it's been about realizing my dream of flexibility and control over my work and life.

Immersion is absolutely THE best online course I've ever taken, and I've taken a TON. Bonnie is JOY! This course is the only one I have ever finished!

- Lisa Hetrick

read 100's of student stories here

Comprehensive & Convenient

8 Comprehensive modules

+ 1 Orientation Week and 2 Implementation Weeks

225+ Video Training Lessons

All newly recorded for 2024! Broken into bite-sized, manageable lessons that build on each other.

Audio Downloads + Closed Captioning

Videos are searchable with the option of closed captions & transcripts.

Worksheets & Interactive Exercises

Learn by applying with sample documents, exercises sheets and actionable assignments.

incredible searchability

The ability to search videos for words & phrases & an Ai model trained by course content to help keep you unstuck.

community & connection

Meet like-minded BIG-hearted creatives. Add on a Study Group for a small group of peers to go through the course with.

The love squad

Support and feedback from our love squad of over 25 alumni experts trained and eager to help you.

Live Q&A Sessions

2 Live Q&A calls each week with Bonnie + 1 expert office hours to keep you moving forward

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2024 Immersion by the Numbers

Master the skills to create artwork for surfaces like fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. Create something beautiful and build an entire breathtaking career from your home.