Topography and roughness are key features that can direct the behavior of cells. Here, we have developed a surface pattern comparable to the features and roughness present in the native liver tissue by virtue of the liver extracellular matrix. This study used polydimethylsiloxane to get an imprint of the topographical pattern of the native liver and used this imprint as a template to guide the differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. The results showed a similar gene and protein expression profile to that of hepatocytes, showing potential in the field of scaffold development for tissue engineering applications. © 2022, Indian National Science Academy.