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24/04/2024Windowsill Chats

Pattern Pulse: Fostering Creative Communities and Advocacy in the Australian Design Scene with Rachael King

Margo is joined by Aussie Surface Pattern Designer Rachael King. Obsessed with pattern from an early age, Rachael King grew up watching her talented mother making clothes not only for her and her siblings but for bridal and formal events too. While working in her mom's fabric shop, she mused over how the pattern repeated over the fabric and wondered how fabric was printed and wouldn't it be wonderful to design fabric too? It took another 23 years before Rachael was able to start a diploma in graphic design that would then lead into her dream of becoming a surface pattern designer. Represented by Nerida Hansen at Surtex in 2017 led to her first licensed collection with Spotlight stores and since then she has worked with fashion, homewares and greeting card companies, been a part owner in a print-on-demand fabric business, self-published two books, and is now teaching and mentoring in her much-loved industry. Rachael adores the connection she makes with fellow designers through her various touchpoints and feels very privileged to be able to inspire and nurture emerging surface designers. Margo and Rachael discuss: Rachael’s creative path and how her mom instilled a love for creativity in her Self-publishing her book, Pattern Pulse, after initial rejection Elizabeth Gilbert's book, Big Magic, and how it catalyzed her creative endeavors Tribulations and triumphs of women in the creative business landscape: asserting value, advocating for fair compensation, and having a network of peers and mentors The importance of physical art in a digital age Why individuality and authenticity are crucial to the art industry How artists can stay true to their unique style while also being commercially viable Challenges of building a creative community in Australia The influence and support that often comes from maternal figures in fostering creativity Thoughts and tips for artists facing low payment offers Connect with Rachael: www.rachaelking.com.au www.patternpulse.com.au www.instagram.com/rachaeldoesdesign www.instagram.com/australiansurfacedesigners www.facebook.com/rachaelkingdesignsbrisbane Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

# Self-PublishingThe process of independently publishing works, as discussed by Rachael in relation to her book 'Pattern Pulse'.

# Creative Community # Creative Path # Authenticity in Art # Rachael King # Women in Creative Business # Elizabeth Gilbert # Maternal Influence

01/05/2022Windowsill Chats

Listen to This: Talk Easy featuring Rupi Kaur

I’m sharing a special preview of a podcast I’ve been enjoying, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, from Pushkin Industries. Talk Easy is a weekly interview podcast, where writer Sam Fragoso invites actors, writers, activists, and politicians to come to the table and speak from the heart in ways you probably haven't heard from them before. Driven by curiosity, he has revealing conversations with guests like Margaret Atwood, David Byrne, Holland Taylor, and more. In this preview, Sam talks to Rupi Kaur ahead of her international tour. Rupi talks about processing trauma through writing, her very successful self-published poetry collection, milk & honey, and reckoning with her critics. You can hear the full episode, and more from Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/tewindowsillrupi.

# Self-PublishingThe process of independently publishing literary works, allowing authors like Rupi Kaur to retain creative control and reach their audiences directly.

# Talk Easy # Rupi Kaur # Trauma Processing # Creative Conversations

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# Self-PublishingThe process of independently publishing works, as discussed by Rachael in relation to her book 'Pattern Pulse'.

# Self-PublishingThe process of independently publishing literary works, allowing authors like Rupi Kaur to retain creative control and reach their audiences directly.