My favorite part of Immersion: the skills learning programme, the motivation, inspiration, mentorship, community, passion, and love. Immersion is the best course to go from A-Z in surface pattern design using Illustrator and learning about the business of surface pattern design. Immersion taught me the skills for Surface Pattern Design (SPD) and nothing held me […]

Immersion inspired me to believe in myself, pursue my dreams, and be confident that I can make my living as a creative. PATH TO IMMERSION: Before discovering Surface Pattern Design, I worked several full-time creative jobs and did a lot of freelance work.  My background is in Printmaking and Art History, and after leaving undergrad, […]

I loved how Immersion opened my eyes to a reality I’d not fully considered before! Plus the absolutely fantastic and supportive community that exists around it.  I felt incredibly nervous and unsure about purchasing the Immersion course in 2021… I reached out to alumni that I found on Instagram to try and allay my fears […]

The best part of Immersion for me was the detailed training on each subject which you can take at your own pace and had a team waiting on the other side for your questions to help guide you along. It is really the best class I have ever taken! The skill that I have acquired […]

I loved how the Immersion Course was laid out step-by-step! I really liked having structured modules and lessons that we could move through. The content was organized so well and was presented in such a logical order. Gone was the previous confusion and overwhelm from when I was trying to teach myself how to use […]

The best skill I learned was Adobe Illustrator and making patterns with it. I am so proud of myself because of it. The very best thing for sure is being back in the world of art, it is now a big part of my life and I am not quitting ever! I had many personal […]

Immersion is a resource I use every week. I go back all the time a re-watch and re-practice. It makes you realize you are not alone. If someone is on the fence I would tell them that’s it’s worth every penny even if you have to save for it. Before finding Immersion, I was a new […]

The best part about the Immersion program is that it’s a complete resource all in one place. It’s easy to look up topics and find the answers you need in multiple areas of the program (videos, zoom calls, mentors, etc). I have gone back and watched most videos many times. The Immersion program allows for […]

What I loved most about the Immersion Course was the excitement from Bonnie and all the other designers that shared their stories throughout the program. You all made me believe I could really do this. And after nine months, I am close to finishing my first pattern design portfolio. This is so darn exciting! FINDING MY WAY TO […]

My favorite thing about Immersion is the community—and of course, Bonnie. She is so positive, calming, and settling. I love making paper and repeat patterns. Before discovering Bonnie and Surface Design I was a caretaker to my husband of 38 years who had Early Onset Alzheimers. When I lost him in 2018, my path forward […]

I have always loved putting pen to paper and creating anything! Actually, paper isn’t 100% necessary, as I will draw on anything (sneakers, bike fork, etc.). I love patterns but struggle with color and making them look more professional. I just launched a website with links to products I created on Society6, Vida, and Threadless. […]

No matter how advanced you are, the Immersion Course has something for everyone. You will take away so many things from it, and you will have the support of so many like-minded artists behind you! Flourish is one of the best resources I have come across and Immersion was amazing. Both times. I learned so […]