We started with a love of design and a desire to give our clients personalized service in a simple way. Our goals are simple. To meet your needs – even on a small scale – while understanding your market and your business. To serve you like an in-house design team without the big commitment or the large investment. Welcome to Pattern Observer Studio.
-Michelle & Chelsea
Michelle Fifis
A successful textile designer and entrepreneur, Michelle Fifis is the founder of Pattern Observer Studio. She’s worked with manufacturers such as Lucy Activewear, Columbia Sportswear, Perry Ellis, and P&B Textiles. Michelle’s Pattern Observer blog is a premier community for designers and those who follow the industry. As Creative Director, Michelle works closely with the design team to provide guidance, set standards, and offer inspiration. Her experienced eye for design and love of exceptional customer service is the foundation of the studio.
Chelsea von Hasseln
As Studio Manager, Chelsea von Hasseln is involved in every aspect of operations from design development and operations to coordinating team efforts and serving our members. An experienced textile designer, Chelsea studied Textile Surface Design at FIDM in Los Angeles, California and built a successful freelance textile design practice. She works extensively within the Textile Design Lab community, offering feedback and building relationships with students and designers.
Melissa Schultz
Robin Fernstrom
Robin Fernstrom is a freelance surface pattern designer living in Portland, Oregon with her husband, two kids and Labradoodle. She spent the last decade as a school psychologist, but recently decided to take a leap and pursue her creative passion in pattern design. She’s self-taught and got her start in the Textile Design Lab where she continues to learn and refine her skills.