Wow. I can't believe it. I was tidying up my files when I realised I had created 500 patterns in five years!Here are the lessons learned from my surface pattern design journey so far.When I first learned how to create a repeat tile, I thought I was on the fast track to making great designs. I was wrong.My 50 patterns were naive, simple, and immature, with colour palettes that make me cringe now.But back then, I was proudly uploading these initial designs on Spoonflower and was really excited abo