Kathryn Reuschel is the designer behind Dyes Happy, a US-based studio specialising in coastal bohemian wallpaper, fabric, and home goods. She holds a BS in Fashion Design from Philadelphia University and brings a background in dye-based textile craft - shibori, ice dyeing, and hand-dyed techniques - translated into repeat surface pattern design.








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Kathryn Reuschel is the designer behind Dyes Happy, a US-based studio specialising in coastal bohemian wallpaper, fabric, and home goods. She holds a BS in Fashion Design from Philadelphia University and brings a background in dye-based textile craft - shibori, ice dyeing, and hand-dyed techniques - translated into repeat surface pattern design. Collections are available for licensing and brand collaborations.
Coastal bohemian with rich textures and an "always dye first" ethos. Described as "designed to live with, not cycle out" - durability and timelessness over trend-led output. Selected Instagram images (8 patterns, 1 placement) suggest bold, versatile all-over patterns informed by dye textures: organic colour fields, fluid organic structures, and a saturated coastal palette.
Expertise in shibori dyeing, ice dyeing, and hand-dyed techniques, all translated into digital surface pattern design. Produces patterns for wallpaper, fabric, and home goods from a physical dye-making practice digitally finished for licensing.
Primarily home décor, wallpaper, and fabric. Collections positioned for designers, homeowners, and brands seeking a coastal bohemian aesthetic. Available for licensing and brand collaborations. Spoonflower presence for direct fabric sales.
BS in Fashion Design, Philadelphia University. Early career at Lane Bryant Outlet, Catherine's Outlet, Anthropologie, and Peace Love World before launching Dyes Happy. Featured in Artistcloseup Magazine #32, Uppercase Magazine #65, Charleston Magazine (April 2022), and multiple IU Complete Life Art Shows.
The portfolio features all-over coastal patterns informed by physical dye processes - organic colour bleed, flowing repeat structures, and textural depth consistent with a shibori and ice-dye aesthetic. Work sits at the intersection of fine art textile practice and commercial surface pattern licensing.













Kathryn Reuschel is the designer behind Dyes Happy, a US-based studio specialising in coastal bohemian wallpaper, fabric, and home goods.
Style and Aesthetic Coastal bohemian with rich textures and an "always dye first" ethos. Described as "designed to live with, not cycle out" - durability and timelessness over trend-led output.
Pattern Focus The portfolio features all-over coastal patterns informed by physical dye processes - organic colour bleed, flowing repeat structures, and textural depth consistent with a shibori and ice-dye aesthetic. Work sits at the intersection of fine art textile practice and commercial surface pattern licensing.
Markets and Clients Primarily home décor, wallpaper, and fabric. Collections positioned for designers, homeowners, and brands seeking a coastal bohemian aesthetic. Available for licensing and brand collaborations. Spoonflower presence for direct fabric sales.
Techniques and Tools Expertise in shibori dyeing, ice dyeing, and hand-dyed techniques, all translated into digital surface pattern design. Produces patterns for wallpaper, fabric, and home goods from a physical dye-making practice digitally finished for licensing.
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Career Path BS in Fashion Design, Philadelphia University. Early career at Lane Bryant Outlet, Catherine's Outlet, Anthropologie, and Peace Love World before launching Dyes Happy. Featured in Artistcloseup Magazine #32, Uppercase Magazine #65, Charleston Magazine (April 2022), and multiple IU Complete Life Art Shows.
Kathryn Reuschel is a Surface Pattern Designer. Browse their portfolio and contact them for projects.