Hi, I'm Jaclyn
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.
My name is Jaclyn Yacek, and I am a Surface Pattern Designer based in beautiful northern Virginia.
I license my original, seamless repeat patterns for use on wallpaper and home decor. Each pattern is hand drawn by me on my iPad, featuring arrays of florals, geometrics, textures, and block-print influences.
My collections are rooted in vintage-inspired design with a refined, modern feel. They are designed to be unique yet timeless to fit someone's everyday life -- from a wallpaper backdrop in a home to decor that capture meaningful memories and traditions. They are grounded in a timeless aesthetic and are often designed in muted, dreamy color palettes or richer, seasonal colors that capture the nostalgia of the holidays in a fun, classy way.
As a thoughtful dreamer, lifelong learner, and curious observer, I find inspiration in life's small details to life's big mysteries. I love incorporating unexpected motifs and thoughtful details that lend my work a distinctive and artistic point of view.
With an extensive marketing background, I also love to help both large and small companies license designs that beautifully fit the aesthetic of their customers.
My Story
Art has always been a part of my story. Before I became school-aged, I would go to my mom's work, sit at a neighboring desk, and pretend that I was a professional artist, filling copy paper to the brim with hand-drawn flowers, cartoon animals, and more.
My sister and I would create pretend companies with customers always in a hurry with very specific requests, a welcome mat with a hippo on it, a birthday card with a purple happy face. The beauty of boredom is that it is the ultimate nurturer of a creative mind.
My parents were both uniquely creative as well. My mom was an incredible home-maker, sewing beautiful quilts, handmade clothes, and knitting and crocheting beautiful blankets and keepsakes. She believed that it was never a waste of time to create something special for someone you love.
My dad loved to draw holiday-themed characters, cut them out of wood, and paint them -- displaying them in our front yard to bring joy to our neighborhood. Creating wooden characters for people was one of the last things he did in his life that brought him joy.
My parents tragically passed away within four months of each other, my dad from stage 4 cancer and my mom from a massive heart attack.
When I discovered surface pattern design, it became a therapeutic, creative outlet for me, helping me feel connected to my family's creative genes. Now when I draw, I think about how my art can be cherished by individuals and families for years to come. How a wallpaper, a quilt, a kitchen towel, a notebook -- the artwork can inspire us, become a precious heirloom, and can be linked to special memories for years to come.
When I'm not designing, I'm spending time with my husband of 14 years, my two wild and wonderful children, and our three dogs. If I'm not with them, I'm on the hunt for a good coffee shop and ordering an espresso. We are surrounded by nature and farms, and our community is filled with scenic wineries and hiking trails. I'm so grateful to find inspiration for pattern design right in our backyard.
My FAmily
