Question 1

What does Maria Galybina do?

Accepted Answer

Maria Galybina is a surface pattern designer based in Lisbon with 17 years of experience. She licenses botanical pattern collections and designs custom pattern collections for textile, fashion, home decor and wallpaper brands worldwide.

Question 2

What kind of brands does Maria work with?

Accepted Answer

Maria works with textile and fashion brands, home decor companies, wallpaper houses, stationery brands and lifestyle labels — from independent studios to established names. Past clients include RSVLTS, Cloud9 Fabrics, Bespoke Letterpress, Klorane, Magma, Boon Supply and Ollie Jay.

Question 3

How does pattern licensing work?

Accepted Answer

Brands choose a ready-made pattern from Maria's licensing library. They receive vector files, full repeat tiles, supporting motifs and multiple colorways — delivered ready for production. Licensing terms are agreed per project (exclusive or non-exclusive, by product category, region and duration).

Question 4

Do you design custom pattern collections?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maria designs custom pattern collections on commission — a coordinated set of repeat patterns, supporting motifs and lettering built around a brand's brief. Each collection forms a cohesive visual world for an entire season or product line.

Question 5

What style is Maria's work?

Accepted Answer

Botanical, nature-inspired and detail-rich. Plants, animals, tropical and exotic species, and abstract motifs found in nature — built around a recognisable use of colour and composition shaped over 17 years of practice.

Question 6

Where is Maria based and does she work internationally?

Accepted Answer

Maria is based in Lisbon, Portugal and works with brands worldwide. Most collaborations happen remotely — files and proofs are exchanged digitally.

Question 7

How do I start a project with Maria?

Accepted Answer

Write to Maria via the contact form at mariadom.com/contact. For licensing enquiries include the collection or pattern names you're interested in. Replies come within two business days.