I'm very excited to announce an updated website and portfolio page! There are now enough designs which I'm happy enough with to put together into a portfolio. The website has also been simplified for a smarter, cleaner look. Now I just need to show my potential clients! … Continue reading Portfolio Page & New Look Website
The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Course – Module 3
Albeit a little late (only a few weeks!) I've started the third module of the Make It In Design courses. Focusing more on the business side but still with some creative exercises to get the juices flowing and hopefully bulk up the images for a portfolio. So far I have created a Gift Wrap range, … Continue reading The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Course – Module 3
Spoonflower Design Contest: Animals of the Ocean
I wanted to submit an entry for the latest Spoonflower design contest but didn't have too much time before I went on vacation. Instead of a brand new design I reworked an older Polar Bear one to include more detail and texture. Voting open now! https://www.spoonflower.com/contests/animals-of-the-ocean
Spoonflower design contest: Animals by Air
This week fabric company Spoonflower are holding a design contest with theme "Animals by Air". I have entered with a Mid-Century Modern design featuring colourful garden birds. After creating several colour versions I decided to go with the orange background as I figured it might stand out better amongst the other entries (though the grey … Continue reading Spoonflower design contest: Animals by Air
Pulse London Trade Show Round Up and Trend Forecast
Earlier this week I attended the trend forecasting trade show Pulse London at the Kensington Olympia. I went with my go-to textiles expert and owner of Sashabay Soft Furnishings for moral support and to have someone to squeak at all the lovely things with! There were indeed a great deal of lovely things, many amazing … Continue reading Pulse London Trade Show Round Up and Trend Forecast
The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Course – Module 2
Over the past few weeks I have been participating in the Make It In Design Module 2: Creating Your Professional Identity. There's been a lot of content and some fast paced design works but so far I've learnt a lot! One of the first exercises involved working working with collections and co-ordinate patterns. Based on … Continue reading The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Course – Module 2
Re-Branding! Name and Logo Change
After some thought and conversations with friends in design industries I have to decided to re-brand myself under my own name. 'Bowerbird House' may still appear on some sites as I slowly change everything so please bear with me!
Make It In Design Winter School 2018 – Completed!
This week I have just completed the Make It In Design 2018 Winter School, a 4-week online workshop for surface pattern design. It's been an inspiring month in which I've produced a lot of work and been given a real creative boost for moving forward. The first Creative Brief was 'Bright Blooms' which focused on … Continue reading Make It In Design Winter School 2018 – Completed!
Vanda Basket Botanical Pattern
I've just finished a new botanical pattern that I'm really pleased with. About to upload to some Print On Demand shop sites so available on products very soon!
New Pattern, First of many Plant themed designs!
New pattern 'Epiphytes' based on air-plants growing on branches I saw at Kew Gardens. A few colourways here, I think I like the pale green and yellow best. I'd like to try and crack out a few loose and quicker patterns on a similar theme to help get some creative juices flowing!
