Design with purpose. Grow with imagination.
Break through creative blocks and design with clarity using the Creative Pattern Design Tarot—a free, printable deck of 50 beautifully illustrated prompt cards created just for surface pattern designers.
Each card delivers a unique idea to jumpstart your next pattern, collection, or sketchbook page. With five color-coded categories (and a little Art Nouveau magic), this isn’t your average set of prompts—it’s a tool for long-term creative momentum.
What’s Inside the Deck
– 50 full-color printable cards
– 5 inspiring categories: Shape Shifters, Time Travelers, Mood Makers, Story Seeds, and Oddities & Oracles
– Original card back designs in green, gold, blue, purple, and teal
– High-res PDF files formatted for printing or digital use
– Optional challenge prompts to stretch your creativity
How to Use the Cards
Print the cards on 4" x 6" notecards, back to back. You can either trim them to 3" x 5" or leave as is.
Draw one at random before you start designing
Sort cards by category to guide collection work
Use as a warm-up, brainstorming tool, or journal companion
Pin them to your studio wall, sketchbook, or digital workflow
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