Ellie Beales is a UK-based freelance print designer specialising in hand-drawn and digitally finished repeat and placement prints for fashion, interiors, and accessories. She holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Textiles from Arts University Bournemouth and produces print-ready files to brief across a broad range of styles.








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Ellie Beales is a UK-based freelance print designer specialising in hand-drawn and digitally finished repeat and placement prints for fashion, interiors, and accessories. She holds a First Class BA (Hons) in Textiles from Arts University Bournemouth and produces print-ready files to brief across a broad range of styles.
The portfolio features a range spanning animal prints, conversational illustrated designs, and textural abstract patterns. Work moves between intricate detailed imagery and bold, graphic compositions. Palette and subject matter indicate adaptability across womenswear and home decor briefs, from delicate motif-based prints to bolder all-over designs.
Starts from hand-drawn illustration using watercolours, inks, and fine pencil, then develops designs digitally into print-ready output. Produces both repeat and placement prints, adapting medium and approach to match each brief or aesthetic.
Fashion (womenswear) and interiors. Has sold designs through PopCreate and completed internships at FWS Studios and Pattern Textiles Ltd. Currently working as a freelance print designer taking client briefs.
Graduated from Arts University Bournemouth with First Class Honours in Textiles. Gained industry experience through internships at FWS Studios and Pattern Textiles Ltd, and sold designs via the PopCreate marketplace. Now operates as a freelance print designer.
The portfolio features illustrated and animal-inspired prints, abstract textural compositions, and conversational all-over designs. Range demonstrates suitability for both fashion and home application.













Ellie Beales is a UK-based freelance print designer specialising in hand-drawn and digitally finished repeat and placement prints for fashion, interiors, and accessories.
Style and Aesthetic The portfolio features a range spanning animal prints, conversational illustrated designs, and textural abstract patterns. Work moves between intricate detailed imagery and bold, graphic compositions.
Pattern Focus The portfolio features illustrated and animal-inspired prints, abstract textural compositions, and conversational all-over designs. Range demonstrates suitability for both fashion and home application.
Markets and Clients Fashion (womenswear) and interiors. Has sold designs through PopCreate and completed internships at FWS Studios and Pattern Textiles Ltd. Currently working as a freelance print designer taking client briefs.
Techniques and Tools Starts from hand-drawn illustration using watercolours, inks, and fine pencil, then develops designs digitally into print-ready output. Produces both repeat and placement prints, adapting medium and approach to match each brief or aesthetic.
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Career Path Graduated from Arts University Bournemouth with First Class Honours in Textiles. Gained industry experience through internships at FWS Studios and Pattern Textiles Ltd, and sold designs via the PopCreate marketplace. Now operates as a freelance print designer.
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