This month, Monica of Monica Kane Design, generously shared her work for our portfolio review. Thank you, Monica!

In this recorded session, I walk through Monica’s portfolio in real time and share thoughtful, market-focused feedback on her patterns and how they might translate into the interiors and home décor markets.

We talk through:

• Whether her work is ready for the interiors and home décor markets

• How a strong point of view can help designers stand out in high-end interiors

• Why helping buyers visualize patterns in a room can strengthen a portfolio

• Small repeat issues like "lines and holes” that experienced buyers notice immediately

• How to refine patterns without losing the unique qualities that make them special

• Why playful or unexpected motifs can work especially well in higher-end interiors

If you're a surface designer hoping to break into interiors, textiles, or wallpaper, this review offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a buyer/designer with 30+ years of experience evaluates work and identifies the details that make a portfolio market-ready.

It’s encouraging, practical, and full of insights that may help you see your own patterns in a new way.