Patterns built from the natural world
Original repeat patterns, surface illustrations, and textile motifs for fashion, interiors, stationery, and packaging — designed to production standard and available for commission or licensing.
Original repeat patterns
Surface and textile design is the foundation of everything we make at Mali Creative Studio. Before a scarf is a scarf, it's a painting. Before a pattern reaches a fabric or a page, it's a hand-drawn illustration developed in our studio.
We bring that same process to design commissions for brands, agencies, and manufacturers who need original surface work — not stock patterns, not trend-led templates, but designs rooted in a specific visual language and built to last across seasons.
Our design language
Organic and nature-inspired. Flora, fauna, texture, and form drawn from observation and developed into repeat patterns, motifs, and illustrated compositions. The aesthetic is considered and handcrafted — it suits brands that want to move away from generic and toward something that carries a point of view.
What we design
- Repeat patterns for fabric, wallpaper, and printed textiles
- Surface motifs and illustrations for stationery, packaging, and paper goods
- Original prints for fashion and apparel collections
- Custom pattern development for interior and homeware brands
How it works
We work on exclusive commission — the design is yours and won't be resold. Or we license existing designs from our library for brands who want production-ready files quickly. Both routes are available depending on your timeline and budget.
Who we work with
Fashion labels and apparel brands, interior design studios, stationery and paper goods brands, branding and packaging agencies, homeware manufacturers, and publishers.
Ready to talk about a project?
We take on a limited number of surface design commissions each season. Reach out with a brief or a conversation starter — we'll take it from there.