# Creatives Ignite The Creatives Ignite show is a weekly interactive, web show / podcast recorded LIVE with an audience where interviews of designers, illustrators, industry leaders, and business professionals. Creatives Ignite shares stories and tips of how creatives got further on their career / entrepreneurial journey. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Export Patterns from Photoshop for Scale (Sizes) for Spoonflower](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/how-to-export-patterns-from) _2026-02-24_ This video shows you my process for making different scaled versions (sizes) of the pattern I created in Photoshop. The reason we do this is if someone is wanting it to be wallpaper they might want a bigger tomato. But if they are using it on a small bag or a pocket of an apron they want the tomatoes (the original repeating pattern tile) to be smaller. I know when I am sewing the little bags I… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2272610495-creativesignite-how-to-export-patterns-from.mp3) ## [My Sabbatical Update: Refiner’s Fire\_ A Creative Pivot](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/my-sabbatical-update-refiners) _2026-02-21_ This episode explains why I've been struggling to create podcasts and videos for the past year. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2270761979-creativesignite-my-sabbatical-update-refiners.mp3) ## [Three Ways to Use SMART OBJECTS for Patterns in Photoshop](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/three-ways-to-use-smart) _2026-02-21_ This episode is all about how I use Smart Objects in Photoshop when I am making my patterns. In this episode I break down when to use smart objects and how to use them in three different ways to edit your patterns and make your artwork work harder for you. I show layer masking, adjustment layers, and good practices for making strong patterns with smart objects. I hope you enjoy this episode and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2270552267-creativesignite-three-ways-to-use-smart.mp3) ## [In Search of a Formula for Making Patterns: Analyzing Mercedes Cortés Award-Winning Pattern](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/in-search-of-a-formula-for-making-patterns-analyzing-mercedes-cortes-award-winning-pattern) _2025-10-14_ This is a new podcast series called: In Search of a Formula for Making Patterns. Find it at https://www.spoonflower.com/en/collections/1348617-whimsical-boho-garden-by-garabateo Find Mercedes Cortés at: https://www.garabateo.com On instagram at: www.instagram.com/garabateoprints/ On Spoonflower at: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/garabateo Find full show notes at:… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2190077879-creativesignite-in-search-of-a-formula-for-making-patterns-analyzing-mercedes-cortes-award-winning-pattern.mp3) ## [About the Cucumber Making Episode 496B](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/about-the-cucumber-making-episode-496b) _2025-03-24_ This has been a long time coming. New habits, new obstacles. I tried shooting with two cameras and it was pretty much an epic fail. Not so much in the shooting, although that could have been better but mainly in the editing. I should have done a lot of things differently. SHOULD, SHOULD, SHOULD. So instead I will share what I learned. I need to ask myself what is most important: keeping to a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2062283308-creativesignite-about-the-cucumber-making-episode-496b.mp3) ## [The Product Designer Series with Diana Ingles](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/the-product-designer-series-with-diana-ingles) _2025-03-22_ Connect and Follow Wild Routed: https://wildrouted.com Rootlebox: https://rootlebox.com Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/product-design-defined-with-diana-ingles/ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a creative business. Encouraging creatives to keep their creativity ignited by exploring… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2061184808-creativesignite-the-product-designer-series-with-diana-ingles.mp3) ## [Product Design Defined with Kayhan Atamyildiz](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/product-design-defined-with-kayhan-atamyildiz) _2025-02-16_ Connect with Kayhan Website: https://kayhan.me Twitter/X: https://x.com/vanTurk Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/kayhan CodePen: https://codepen.io/kayhan/pens/public Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/product-design-defined-with-kayhan-atamyildiz \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2035993800-creativesignite-product-design-defined-with-kayhan-atamyildiz.mp3) ## [Analyze Fabric & Teacup Process](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/analyze-fabric-teacup-process) _2025-02-15_ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/analyze-fabric-teacup-process/ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a creative business. Encouraging creatives to keep their creativity ignited by exploring new tools and techniques, making messes, and connecting with people all around the world. Creatives… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2036070032-creativesignite-analyze-fabric-teacup-process.mp3) ## [Product Design Defined with Gabriella Freda](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/product-design-defined-with-gabriella-freda) _2025-02-12_ Connect with Gabriella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellafreda/ Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/product-design-defined-with-gabriella-freda \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a creative business. Encouraging creatives to keep their creativity ignited by exploring new tools and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2032524160-creativesignite-product-design-defined-with-gabriella-freda.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fl3kMkP9zlef) _2025-02-11 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Healing Through Art-Making with Ann Ford](https://soundcloud.com/creativesignite/healing-through-art-making-with-ann-ford) _2025-01-23_ Connect with Ann http://www.chambers-design.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chambersdesign/ ann.ford@chambers-design.com Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/healing-through-art-making/ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Creatives Ignite provides creative solopreneurs with weekly inspiration & honest insights about running a creative business. Encouraging creatives to keep their creativity… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2016696231-creativesignite-healing-through-art-making-with-ann-ford.mp3)