Karin Östergren
Surface pattern designer

Karin Östergren is surface pattern designer and runs Tulseboda Design

About me

An inspiring world with endless possibilities

I’m a freelance surface pattern designer, based in Sweden, and I’m the founder of Tulseboda Design.

With 20 years of experience of communication, marketing, project management, and graphic design, I understand that in a business, it’s not just the visual appeal that matters, but also knowing your customers and offering products that strengthen your brand. As a client, you will be met with professionalism and expertise. The patterns are designed to suit your company and your customers perfectly.

I also work as a florist (and grow flowers and vegetables at home in my greenhouse and garden). Floristry and surface pattern design cross-pollinate each other, providing an everlasting source of shapes, patterns, textures and color combinations.

Contact me – tell me about your company and which patterns you’re interested in. 

Why Tulseboda? What is that?
Well, it’s the farm I grew up on. And it also makes a lovely, unusual name for a design company!

Pattern characteristics:

  • Close to nature: Shapes and details are inspired by plants and animals found in gardens and forests.
  • Color richness: Harmonious, playful color palette. Soft and bold colors interacting.
  • Stories: The patterns carry subtle, understated narratives.
  • Nostalgia: Poetic vintage vibes blended with a modern expression.
  • Unique: Flowing, imperfect lines.