Lorena G — Barcelona, Spain

What makes a good pattern design? “I’d say that it’s all in the balance. Since it’s going to be repeated seamlessly, you have to make sure the composition and colours work well enough to do so, as well as be smart about the size of the motifs so that you can use them to your advantage.”

Lorena G is a Barcelona-based freelance graphic illustrator working remotely on worldwide projects. She says she loves geometric shapes, vivid colours — and Japanese tuna makis!