Why Do We Think Some Foods Are Gross?
As every story begins, one day I was watching this TikTok, where a boyfriend teased his girlfriend for being “picky” by showing off the...
EDUCATION & NETWORKING
You know what's more fun than learning and growing in your creative profession? Doing it with a community of people who are working through...
Retail Incubation
If you've ever walked down a street in Indianapolis and noticed empty storefronts, you're not alone (and neither is Indy). Many cities struggle with...
CreativeMornings with Jenny Boyts
Jenny Boyts (she/her) was born in Fort Worth and lived a few places before settling down in Indiana, which has been her home for...
PATTERN Reads with Tomorrow Bookstore: A Food-Centric Book List
Tomorrow Bookstore is an independent, general interest bookstore on Mass Ave—Indianapolis’ premier retail corridor. Founded by Julia Breakey and Jake Budler, Tomorrow is a...
EVENTS
Planning an event and need some help? Tell us what you've got in mind! A Few Past PATTERN Events The Best of 2023: PATTERN’s...
Talent Development
Working in The Creative Economy The creative economy is a real thing and a real term. As an economic system based on the value...
The History of Mukbang and How It’s Taking Over the Internet
Mukbang. You might have heard the word before or come across a video online without realizing what it was. So what is mukbang? Started...
Where’s Mike G? Indy’s OG Food Blogger Gives Us the Dish
This cover story is presented by Life in Indy. From exploring Indy’s top attractions to connecting with leading employers, Life in Indy is the go-to resource...
Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with PATTERN! Our best (and at the moment only) opportunities are of the event support variety. Ongoing...
Signing to an Agency Vs. Freelancing as a Creative — Which is Right for You?
Should I get an agent? That is the question asked by creatives around the world. For those in Indianapolis, however, there were little to...
CreativeMornings with Oreo Jones
CreativeMornings’ most recent speaker, Sean Oreo Jones, is a longtime advocate of the Indianapolis music scene. As an artist, he’s been dropping albums since...
Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which is the Right Fit?
Hey! You’re here just in time to witness the publishing industry’s fight of the decade. Self-publishing is currently taking on the undefeated all-time-record holder...
The Artist of the Hustle: A’ron Easton Shares How He Gets Paid To Do What He Loves
Katie Marple: When did you realize you could make money off of what you love to do? A'ron Easton: I was fresh out of...
How To Find The Right Job: Totally Unsolicited Career Advice From a Taurus
Anyone watching the fallout of SVP bank collapse? Personally, I don’t have the stomach for it. The Hunger Games vibe of the tech startup...
From a Soon-To-Be College Grad: Don’t Let Money Scare You Away From Your Dreams
The years have turned into months, which will soon turn into weeks and then days before I graduate from college. It’s one of those...
In The Ethereal Spotlight
This fashion editorial was photographed by a PATTERN fellow as an educational opportunity and published for the purposes of portfolio-building. We are no longer...
Fashion Stylist DaNisha Greene on Styling Red Carpet Clients
Have you ever dreamed about seeing your styling on the runway or the red carpet? Well, New York stylist DaNisha Greene is living your...