Michelle Fifis is a highly accomplished textile designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Pattern Observer, Pattern Observer Studio, and the Textile Design Lab. With her extensive experience in the field and a successful career designing and creating textile and surface pattern design collections, she has collaborated with renowned brands such as Lucy Activewear, Columbia Sportswear, Perry Ellis, and P&B Textiles.

Michelle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Stephens College and has worked across various roles in the industry, including Textile Design Consultant, Sr. Graphic Designer, and Senior Designer & Founder at Fifihandbags. Michelle's Pattern Observer blog is a premier community for designers and industry enthusiasts, keeping them updated with design trends, inspiration, and resources.

Michelle is a trend forecaster, presenting trend presentations that inspire and educate the design community. Her expertise in women's sportswear, activewear, and swimwear, outdoor active apparel, children's products, and quilting fabrics, combined with her creative vision, make her an excellent resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of the textile and surface pattern design industry.