41: Start Messy. Why Your First Repeating Pattern Doesn't Need To Be Perfect

Show Notes

Start messy! I want you to think about your first pattern like your first pancake. You know how the first pancake is always wonky? Too thick, too thin, weird shape, probably stuck to the pan? But you don't stop making breakfast. You adjust the heat, perfect your pour, and by the third pancake, you're flipping like a pro.

Your first pattern is just information gathering. It tells you:

What tools feel comfortable Which design elements you're drawn to Where you need more practice What comes naturally to you

Every "mistake" is...