12 Days of Snowflakes

Since 2013, Atelier Drome has released a dozen snowflake patterns every year in December as the 12 Days of Snowflakes. Creative minds in the office come up with fun, original patterns related to events, pop culture and news tidbits related to our studio from the year. One design will release every business day leading up to December 24. Take a look at this year’s designs below.

We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! On December 17th, our newsletter with the full book of all 12 patterns will hit inboxes. If you don't receive our newsletter, you can grab a spot on the list from the link in our footer.

Snowflake 12:

Beneath the Streets

Deep under our neighborhood of Pioneer Square lies the ghostly remains of old Seattle and this year, our team got to explore this underground maze to connect with the roots of our neighborhood. We even got to go under our very own building! This snowflake celebrates the hidden layers of history right under our feet.

Snowflake 11:

K-Pop Demon Hunters

This year’s supernatural animated adventure follows a K-Pop girl group who live double lives as musicians by day and demon hunters by night. K-Pop Demon Hunters brought fierce choreography and demon-slaying style to the big screen. This snowflake channels that dazzling energy with equal parts glitter, girl power, and good versus evil (with perfect hair, of course).

Snowflake 10:

Seattle Soccer

Soccer fans descended on Seattle's Pioneer Square for the Club World Cup in what basically felt like a dress rehearsal for next year’s FIFA World Cup. In Seattle Sounders FC news, the team won the Leagues Cup. This victory, when added to their previous wins, made them the first and only MLS team to win every major North American trophy.

Snowflake 09:

Mountains

When our natural lands came under threat, people across Washington stood up, and hiked up, in defense. From trail cleanups to advocacy efforts, our love for these rugged landscapes only grew stronger. This snowflake honors the wild places that remind us of what we’re fighting for: a planet worth protecting. Inspired by mountains, trees, and flowers, the design comes together in an almost floral form made up of abstract snow-capped mountains surrounded by trees, a quiet symbol of nature’s interconnectedness.

Snowflake 08:

Taylor Swift Engagement

Love story unlocked: Taylor Swift said “yes” to Travis Kelce, and the internet collectively lost its mind. Part fairy-tale romance, part pop-culture moment that had everyone singing along (and updating their playlists).

Snowflake 07:

New Pope

History was made when Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, stepped into the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, making him the first American pope. This snowflake captures the moment faith and modernity met and the moment he broke the internet wearing a Socks cap. He is from Chicago after all! Turns out, even the most ancient traditions can embrace new beginnings.

Snowflake 06:

Humpy the Salmon

The underdog mascot nobody saw coming…literally. During the Mariners “Salmon Run,” Humpy dashed to victory, water wings and all, leaping from obscurity to instant fame. This plucky pink salmon proved that even after 164 losses, anyone can have their day to shine.

Snowflake 05:

Mariners

After over two decades, the Seattle Mariners finally clinched their first AL West divisional title and Division Series since 2001. Though they sadly lost to the Blue Jays in a solid attempt at the World Series, our M’s gave us a season to remember, full of hope, heart, and hometown pride. This is also the year of Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame induction and jersey retirement. Here’s to next year, Seattle…the dream is alive and well!

Snowflake 04:

Hot Rat Summer

It all began in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park, where a mysterious mosaic rat appeared with a halo and a rainbow landscape celebrating LGBTQ+ and transgender visibility. This reimagining of “Hot Girl Summer” as a rat grew into a symbol of creativity, community, and resilience. Each time the city painted over it, supporters scraped it clean, restoring a piece of art that had come to represent something far bigger than a mosaic.

Snowflake 03:

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at the 2025 Super Bowl carried the unmistakable pulse of protest. Against the backdrop of New Orleans, he wove together sound and symbolism to spotlight the issues at the heart of his work.

Snowflake 02:

Labubu

From the imagination of artist Kasing Lung, Labubu leapt from folklore into fashion, finding fans from Antwerp to Asia. With its mischievous grin and curious charm, this snowflake celebrates the little monster with big-hearted magic that became a global symbol of creativity without borders.

Snowflake 01:

Justin & Katy

No one saw this one coming…a Canadian prime minister and a California pop star spotted sailing the high seas together and then made things Instagram official over the weekend. Romance? Diplomacy? Either way, this snowflake captures the year’s most unexpected headline. Sometimes real life writes the best fan fiction.

Snowflake Archive: 2024

A few highlights of 2024 include an exciting rebrand for us that is all about design, fun, and color along with an exciting new downtown Seattle waterfront, some new movies and celebrating our newest team mascots.
Atelier Drome's New Logo
Olympics in Paris
Snoop and Martha
Wicked Wombats
Seattle Overlook Walk
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Piña Koalas
Aurora Borealis
Moo Deng
Perplexed Pangolins
Wicked
Clover

Snowflake Archive: 2023

2023 felt like it was all about entertainment with some big music tours , sporting events and movies keeping everyone talking. We also moved to our new office in Occidental Square
Victor Mural
Beyonce Renaissance Tour
Oppenheimer Movie
Aliens Are Real
Twitter Is Now X
Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Barbie Movie
Megan Rapinoe
Super Mario Bros
Rihanna Pregnancy Reveal
MLB All Stars in Seattle
Trees of Occidental Park

Snowflake Archive: 2022

For 2022, we got inspired by all the different design styles and selected a few to create. Enjoy this walk through design time and the incredible differences throughout the different periods of history and regions of the world.
Bauhaus
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
MidCentury Modern
Japandi
Brutalist
Rococo
Federalist
Craftsman
Tudor
Scandinavian
Victorian

Snowflake Archive: 2021

On January 1, 2022, we officially turned 10 years old (yay!) and as a way to both celebrate this milestone and share a bit about us, each snowflake design this year told a story from the past decade of Atelier Drome. We invite you to get to know us a little more through sharing these stories.
First Floor Plan
Potluck
Donuts
Flatstick Pub
Artwalk
Dart Board
AteliYAY
Pets of Atelier Drome
Solar Eclipse
Team Mascots
Parties
New Years

Snowflake Archive: 2020

A year partially filled with uncertainty as we sheltered at home and learned all about social distancing in public, we decided to turn our focus away from pop culture and instead explore "A Few of Our Favorite Things." We invited everyone to get to know our team a little more through sharing what we love with the hope that others would think about the things they love.
Cocktails
Art
Camping
Baking
Beach
Music
Sushi
Puppies
Outdoor Dining
Love
Seattle
Nature