Tracey Johnson is an Australian surface pattern designer based in Nelson Bay, NSW, trading as A Trace of Design. A former commercial graphic designer, she transitioned into pattern design driven by a passion for interiors, colour, and pattern.
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Tracey Johnson is an Australian surface pattern designer based in Nelson Bay, NSW, trading as A Trace of Design. A former commercial graphic designer, she transitioned into pattern design driven by a passion for interiors, colour, and pattern. Her work is primarily distributed through Spoonflower, where her shop carries over 800 designs across fabric and wallpaper, with custom colour and scale adaptations available.
The portfolio features nature-inspired all-over compositions with a hand-drawn quality. Spoonflower design names indicate an eclectic, maximalist-leaning range: "Groovy 70s Waves," "Twisted Tiger Tango," "Boho Seahorse Love," "Vibrant Hothouse Floral," "Night Time Monkey Mischief." The overall aesthetic spans mid-century retro, tropical, botanical, boho, and vintage florals - warm, layered, and interior-friendly.
Core process begins with hand-drawn motifs, inspired by nature, vintage design, and travel. Also explores linocut carving. Work is produced digitally for Spoonflower, with designs available in multiple colorways. Custom Pantone and scale adaptations available on request.
Almost entirely home decor - wallpaper and fabric. Designs sold on Spoonflower as fabric and wallpaper, with 828+ listings. Custom colorway and scale services available via direct inquiry. No named licensing clients documented.
Previous career as a commercial graphic designer. Transitioned to surface pattern design as a dedicated creative practice. Established a presence on Spoonflower as the primary sales channel, building a catalogue of over 800 designs in fabric and wallpaper.
The portfolio features all-over botanical, nature-inspired, and decorative compositions. Top-selling Spoonflower titles reveal a diverse range: groovy wave forms, tiger stripe patterns, seahorse motifs, maximalist botanicals, folk florals, and tropical conversationals. The full catalogue spans 800+ designs across fabric and wallpaper.
Tracey Johnson is an Australian surface pattern designer based in Nelson Bay, NSW, trading as A Trace of Design. A former commercial graphic designer, she transitioned into pattern design driven by a passion for interiors, colour, and pattern.
Style and Aesthetic The portfolio features nature-inspired all-over compositions with a hand-drawn quality. " The overall aesthetic spans mid-century retro, tropical, botanical, boho, and vintage florals - warm, layered, and interior-friendly.
Pattern Focus The portfolio features all-over botanical, nature-inspired, and decorative compositions. Top-selling Spoonflower titles reveal a diverse range: groovy wave forms, tiger stripe patterns, seahorse motifs, maximalist botanicals, folk florals, and tropical conversationals.
Markets and Clients Almost entirely home decor - wallpaper and fabric. Designs sold on Spoonflower as fabric and wallpaper, with 828+ listings. Custom colorway and scale services available via direct inquiry. No named licensing clients documented.
Techniques and Tools Core process begins with hand-drawn motifs, inspired by nature, vintage design, and travel. Also explores linocut carving. Work is produced digitally for Spoonflower, with designs available in multiple colorways. Custom Pantone and scale adaptations available on request.
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Career Path Previous career as a commercial graphic designer. Transitioned to surface pattern design as a dedicated creative practice. Established a presence on Spoonflower as the primary sales channel, building a catalogue of over 800 designs in fabric and wallpaper.
Tracey Johnson is a Surface Pattern Designer. Browse their portfolio and contact them for projects.