A creative studio for pattern, print, illustration, and creative development —offering custom design services, original print collections, workshops, and creative consulting
A creative studio for pattern, print, illustration, and creative development — offering custom design services, original print collections, workshops,
and creative consulting
| art | pattern | illustration | color | design | consulting | workshops | pattern school
| art | pattern | illustration | color | design | consulting | workshops | pattern school
The Design Studio creates custom patterns, illustrations, and print direction for brands that believe thoughtful artwork transforms products into something memorable. We develop artwork that tells a story, creates connection with consumers, and gives products a distinctive visual voice.
Our process begins with drawing, research, and experimentation and then evolves through thoughtful design into production-ready artwork for apparel, accessories, and home goods. The result is work that is bold, expressive, and commercially considered—bringing an artist's perspective to the realities of product design.
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SERVICES:
Pattern Design
Illustration
Graphic Design
Seasonal Print & Color Direction
Concept Design
Production Artwork
The Print Studio is a collection of original, seasonal prints developed independently from client briefs. Designed for apparel, accessories, and home furnishings, these prints are available to browse, purchase, or license for commercial use.
The collection includes florals, abstracts, geometrics, and conversational prints, each created with the same attention to color, composition, and storytelling found throughout Laundry Studio's work. Browse the collection online, visit the studio for a private print showing, or request a curated presentation tailored to your project. See examples below.
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I work with artists, designers, and other innovators to explore their artistic voice, refine a body of work, update a portfolio, build sustainable creative routines, and embrace uncertainty and risk.
Creative Consulting Sessions
Individual sessions for artists, designers, and creative individuals looking for thoughtful conversation about their work.
Portfolio & Practice Development
Focused support for artists and designers developing a portfolio, refining a body of work, building creative routines, and figuring out next steps in their creative career.
Getting Started
Free introductory session: 15-minute phone or Zoom conversation to hear about your goals and whether we’re a good fit
60 or 90 minute meetings are held in-person at Laundry Studio in Portland or via Zoom
What I Bring
I bridge the professional and teaching worlds. My design company has excelled in textile design, branding, product collections, and much more. And I’ve brought that knowledge to college and corporate settings as a design professor and workshop leader. Through thoughtful interactions with colleagues, interns, and students, I’ve developed proven mentorship skills.
Rates and Availability
Please get in touch for current rates and availability
creative consulting
“Jennifer’s creative consulting helped me brainstorm manageable steps to become more organized in my practical life (full-time publishing job) and creative goals (performing, writing fiction, and presenting writing workshops)”
The Laundry Studio Pattern School is a four-part, one-on-one creative lab that guides you from initial artwork and experimentation to fully developed patterns. All sessions are customized to your skill level and goals—no experience necessary.
This focused, personalized experience lets you build a body of work, refine your creative direction, and understand how pattern functions in a real-world context.
“The Laundry Design Pattern School helps you notice, collect, and explore everything from textured walls to rock formations, from paint splatters to autumn leaves. Nurturing your curiosity is the first step in creating memorable patterns.”
–Jen Stady, Founder and Instructor
Learning Outcomes
This program blends hands-on creative exploration with practical industry training. All levels are welcome. Through this program, you will:
Use paint, ink, printmaking techniques, illustration, and photography to create artwork
Transform your work into digital, editable repeat patterns
Learn multiple repeat structures and pattern-building methods
Develop mood boards, color stories, and design direction
Understand how patterns apply to apparel, footwear, and interiors
Explore trend development and how companies use trends
Understanding the history and vocabulary of pattern design
Build mockups and portfolio-ready presentations
Prerequisites
No pattern skills required
Intermediate skill level with Adobe Photoshop and a laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed
Sessions
Free introductory session: 15-minute phone/Zoom conversation to discuss your creative background and what you hope to explore
Flexible locations, all one-on-one
Four in-person, private sessions at our colorful, plant-filled Laundry Studio in SE Portland
Mix of four total in-home or on-site private sessions, by request
Four virtual sessions via Zoom
Rates & Policy
Four private sessions @ 6 hours each: $2,000
Deposit: $500 required to reserve spot
Remaining balance due before the first session
Cancellations or rescheduling: please reach out directly
What I Bring
With more than 26 years of experience creating patterns for brands and products, I bring industry knowledge, creative insight, and practical guidance to each session. My hands-on approach combines conceptual and technical know-how. Together, we’ll explore both the artistic and business sides of pattern design to give you skills and confidence.
pattern school
The Laundry Studio Pattern School is a four-part, one-on-one creative lab that guides you from initial artwork and experimentation to fully developed patterns. All sessions are customized to your skill level and goals—no experience necessary.
This focused, personalized experience lets you build a body of work, refine your creative direction, and understand how pattern functions in a real-world context.
“The Laundry Design Pattern School helps you notice, collect, and explore everything from textured walls to rock formations, from paint splatters to autumn leaves. Nurturing your curiosity is the first step in creating memorable patterns.”
–Jen Stady, Founder and Instructor
Learning Outcomes
This program blends hands-on creative exploration with practical industry training. All levels are welcome. Through this program, you will:
Use paint, ink, printmaking techniques, illustration, and photography to create artwork
Transform your work into digital, editable repeat patterns
Learn multiple repeat structures and pattern-building methods
Develop mood boards, color stories, and design direction
Understand how patterns apply to apparel, footwear, and interiors
Explore trend development and how companies use trends
Understand the history and vocabulary of pattern design
Build mockups and portfolio-ready presentations
Prerequisites
No pattern design experience required
Intermediate Adobe Photoshop skills and a laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed are required
Sessions
Free introductory session: 15-minute phone/Zoom conversation to discuss your creative background and what you hope to explore
Flexible locations, all one-on-one
Four in-person, private sessions at our colorful, plant-filled Laundry Studio in SE Portland
Mix of four total in-home or on-site private sessions, by request
Four virtual sessions via Zoom
Rates & Policy
Four private sessions @ 6 hours each: $2,000
Deposit: $500 required to reserve spot
Remaining balance due before the first session
Cancellations or rescheduling: please reach out directly
What I Bring
With more than 26 years of experience creating patterns for brands and products, I bring industry knowledge, creative insight, and practical guidance to each session. My hands-on approach combines conceptual and technical know-how. Together, we’ll explore both the artistic and business sides of pattern design to give you skills and confidence.
Creative Scholarship
Each year, I offer one scholarship to the Pattern School for an artist or designer who would benefit from the experience but for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier.
2027 Applications open October 1, 2026.
Applications are reviewed thoughtfully and individually. Recipients are selected based on the integrity of their application, creative curiosity, and how meaningful the opportunity is likely to be at this stage of their creative practice.
“Jen has been a source of opportunity and inspiration over the years, so I was eager to participate in Pattern School. She guided me through starting my own print collection—from concept to production. Each session was personalized and full of laughter and fresh perspectives. Pattern School is fun and rewarding, and learning from Jen is an absolute joy!”
“Jen invited me to trust my hands and follow instinct, rhythm, and flow. She revealed the creative potential of tools I often treat formally, showing how they can become playful companions with a sense of curiosity. I realized how much I’ve overlooked by using them only in conventional ways, and those small, instinctive gestures can become the seed of a design uniquely its own.”
A few times each year, Laundry Studio opens its doors for small-group workshops centered around art-making, pattern, and creative exploration.
Each workshop focuses on a different theme, offering participants an opportunity to slow down, experiment, and engage with the creative process in a hands-on way. Topics may include mark-making, pattern development, color, composition, visual storytelling, and creative practice.
Hosted in Laundry Studio's light-filled Portland warehouse space, these workshops are designed to feel thoughtful, engaging, and approachable. Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply someone looking to reconnect with creativity, you'll leave with new ideas, original work, and a deeper understanding of how art becomes pattern.
Upcoming Workshops:
Mark-Making Lab (Coming Soon)
From experimental marks to finished repeat.
When: Late Fall 2026 - Look for information here shortly about timing and registration.
Where: Laundry Studio • 1001 SE Water Ave. #220, Portland
Price: $50 per person (supplies included)
Spend an afternoon exploring the playful side of pattern design.
We'll experiment with a wide variety of mark-making tools and techniques to create an original collection of textures, shapes, and hand-drawn elements. Then we'll take those marks into repeat, where you'll learn the fundamentals of building a repeating pattern, exploring colorways, and preparing artwork for printing and real-world applications.
Whether you're a designer, illustrator, artist, or simply curious about pattern, this workshop is designed to spark new ideas and give you practical tools you can continue using long after the class ends.
No previous pattern design experience is required. All materials are provided. A laptop with Adobe Suite (Photoshop) is required.
You'll Leave With:
A collection of original handmade marks and textures
A finished repeating pattern
An understanding of repeat basics and color exploration
Resources for printing and applying your designs
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Laundry Studio offers thoughtful creative off-sites for teams, studios, and organizations who want to reconnect through art-making, pattern, and guided visual exploration. These hands-on workshops are designed to spark connection, creative confidence, and fresh perspective — giving participants space to loosen up, think differently, and make something meaningful together. Each experience can be tailored for creative teams, schools, leadership retreats, or organizations looking for a more artful approach to team-building.
We have been offering workshops like these for more than ten years with teams from Nike, Adidas, Skylab Architecture, Hoka, Columbia Sportswear, Target, Under Armour, Levi’s and more.
Fill out the form below if you would like to start a conversation and build a custom workshop together.
company workshops
At its core, Laundry Studio explores how pattern, illustration, and design can bring ideas to life. Projects often begin with drawing, observation, and experimentation before evolving into artwork for products, spaces, and collections.
Jen Stady is the owner and creative director of Laundry Studio, bringing more than two decades of experience in print and pattern design, illustration, graphic design, and education. A Portland native, she has long been fascinated by drawing, sewing, fashion, travel, and the visual details that often go unnoticed.
She studied at NYU and later lived in France, experiences that deepened her appreciation for art, culture, and visual storytelling. Alongside her studio work, Jen teaches, mentors creatives, and shares her experience through workshops and consulting.
Jen is available for speaking engagements, university lectures, conferences, and creative organizations focused on pattern design, creative practice, and building a sustainable creative career.
Jen Stady
Creative Collaborations • Workshops • Speaking Engagements
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