The art and business of surface pattern design

Whilst I'm on a 'work break' between VFX projects I thought I'd make myself busy and indulge in something a lot more creative. I've wanted to do this e-course for a while and finally bit the bullet and signed up. I'm into week 4 of Module 2 and it's really good to have briefs to work to. However I find it harder to get inspiration as soon as I have any limitations as to how to approach a new design. I've always loved 50's textiles and these 1950's tiles on Flickr that I just stumbled upon provide some ideas for motifs. 




http://www.flickr.com/groups/1596576@N21/pool/