pattern designer & textile artist

Lily McWhorter is a passionate print and pattern designer focused on creating expressive surface designs through a research-driven, audience-focused process. Her work begins with an in-depth exploration of who a pattern is for and how it will be lived with, examining lifestyle, age, and evolving aesthetic preferences to inform each design decision. In Lily's work, there is a strong emphasis on hand-drawn and painted motifs, allowing texture, imperfection, and mark-making to lend a personal, human quality to the designs. Balancing playfulness with intention, Lily strives to make patterns that integrate seamlessly into the lives of those who use them.