I’m Krisztina Jung, a European surface pattern designer currently living in Germany. I knew from a young age that I wanted to become a professional artist, but the journey to get there was long and required a great deal of perseverance and dedication.

I studied Fine Arts and teacher training at the University of Pécs in Hungary, where a pivotal moment shifted my direction toward pattern design. While working on my thesis, I was introduced to Scandinavian textile design, which sparked my interest in surface patterns.

Soon after, I took a leap of faith and travelled to Frankfurt for an international textile fair, where I connected with a leading Italian design studio and was invited to Rome. That experience was incredibly formative, allowing me to learn both hand-painted and digital pattern techniques.

After starting my own design work, I took a nine-year break to focus on my family. I later returned to my practice in Germany, where I’ve now been living for over 18 years and working as an independent artist.

My work is largely inspired by nature - especially plants, flowers, and the four elements: earth, water, air, and fire. I’m also deeply influenced by Scandinavian design principles, which I discovered early in my journey.

Over time, my style has evolved from detailed, hand-painted realism to more minimal, simplified digital designs. I’m drawn to clean forms, balanced compositions, and thoughtful colour palettes that reflect a sense of calm and harmony.

I hope my designs bring a sense of gentle elegance into people’s everyday lives. Through soft colours and natural forms, I aim to create a calm, peaceful atmosphere that people can connect with.

It means a lot to me to see my work featured on products that are used daily - especially by teachers shaping the next generation. I hope my designs can bring a small moment of beauty and serenity into their world.