"Eco-friendly ocean-themed kids’ products: embroidered Save the Sea patch, sardine print baby bodysuit, and sustainable reusable tumbler with colorful sea life design."

"Surface pattern designs for kids' products, perfect for licensing in fashion, home, stationery, and gift markets"

"Set of playful kids’ products: eco-friendly reusable diaper with cute vintage toy print, festive Christmas socks with holiday patterns, and children’s baking apron with matching chef hat featuring kitchen-themed illustrations."
Hi, I’m Marlies, a surface pattern designer and illustrator based in the Netherlands.
I create bold, whimsical, gender-neutral, retro-inspired designs made especially for children’s apparel, baby products, stationery, gift ware, party supplies, and more.​​​​​​​
Tractor with cute animals, comic, painterly design by Marlies Blokland

"Patterns set the rhythm; hero illustrations steal the show."


My artwork is available for licensing or custom collaboration, and is ideal for brands looking for colorful, trend-aware, yet timeless designs for kids.
- "I love bringing a little magic into everyday life" -
Logo for Marlies Blokland, a surface pattern designer and illustrator, featuring a stylized dachshund wearing a red polka-dot scarf, integrated playfully between the words “Marlies” and “Blokland.” The design reflects a whimsical, child-friendly aesthetic.
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