Licensing for Artists

Get Your Art Licensed

by Real Buyers.

Showcase your patterns, connect with brands, and earn from your work all in one place.
Licensing UI for Patterned

Streamlined, Secure Communication

No more email chains or third-party platforms.

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Built-In Messaging

All licensing conversations happen in our intuitive built-in messaging system, so you never have to jump between tools.

No Emails. No Hassle.

Artists and buyers never need to share any personal email addresses. All communication stays private and secure within Patterned.

Organized License Management

Payments and deals are handled directly through Patterned, making sure artists only hear from real, ready-to-license clients.

Intuitive License Workflow

From getting your patterns ready to tracking your sales, Patterned gives you everything you need to manage, sell, and grow. Upload your work, customize your listings, and see your progress — all in one place.

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Set Your Preferences

Choose default licensing preferences including license types, term lengths and prices – and even decide if you want to approve licensing requests! Your preferences apply automatically but can be easily adjusted per pattern.

Get Your Patterns Ready

Upload required files, adjust options and pricing for individual patterns, and ensure each design is fully set up to start selling.

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Dashboard showing sales progress, platform fees, and licensing options

Sell, Track Progress & Lower Your Fees

Your dashboard shows your total sales, license conversations and completed purchases – making it easy to stay on top of your business goals.

As a Pro Artist you'll not only get reduced platform fees, but our Licensing Rewards Program will enable you to reduce fees even further!

Go PRO

Flexible Licensing Made Simple

Not every buyer needs a standard license. Patterned makes it easy for you to adjust terms, tweak your designs, or even collaborate on something brand new. Whether a buyer wants a small edit or uses your work as inspiration for a custom piece, you'll have the tools to make it happen smoothly.

Make It Yours

Offer color changes, layout edits, or design variations so buyers can get a version of your pattern that fits their needs.

Tailor the Terms

Use our standard license terms, or if desired, simply negotiate with the buyer directly on custom terms.

Start from Scratch

Use a pattern as an inspirational starting point to collaborate with an artist on creating a completely original design, made just for you.

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Portfolio, Community, Storefront...

Blended Seamlessly Together

Beautifully showcase your work, engage with a supportive community, and grow your business with a powerful licensing platform, all in one place.

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Showcase Your Portfolio

Display your patterns in a clean, professional portfolio that puts your work front and center. Every design is easy for buyers to explore, appreciate, and license.

Engage With the Community

Connect with fellow artists in a supportive, collaborative space. Get feedback, share ideas, and grow alongside other creatives who value your work.

License and Sell With Ease

Your portfolio seamlessly becomes a storefront as you enable licensing for each pattern – all while preserving a focus on what's important – your patterns.

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A Stylized Experience

With Patterned, every detail of your portfolio is designed to reflect your style. Choose custom colors for your portfolio, set background colors for your pattern shots, and let our smart licensing cards automatically match the color palette from your designs.

From first impression to final licensing, we make sure your work is presented in the most professional, beautiful way possible — because great design deserves to be seen at its best.

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