The Dark Romance brief required a 'dark yet feminine design'. Classic luxury reimagined with a sleek, modern twist. That very same week I'd been taking photos of roses near my little studio. Perfectly timed to be the basis of my surface pattern design. I used a dark background to set a more elegant, traditional tone [...]

I'd always loved the metamorphosis of the flowers in my garden turning from vibrant glorious blooms to the dried out natural colours in autumn ready for deadheading. Get me, the least green fingered person you'd ever meet. When I got the brief Charming Chintz, I knew I was going to use them in my pattern [...]

I absolutely LOVED this brief to create a paint range. I decided to base mine on the very county that I live in and named the collection Northumberland Rocks. (Because it does). I've included the moodboard I created that inspired the range, a little taster of what this county has to offer. This collection could [...]

This Island Odyssey trend is like a two centre holiday. Based on the beautiful Greek islands, this surface pattern collection mixes the old with the new. The vibrant blues and whites of the modern architecture against the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea depict a picture postcard destination. Ancient vases and Greek motifs complete [...]

Is there a better place to be than the beach? Strolling along the shoreline with your feet dipped in the gentle waves lapping the sand. The Paddle embraces that feeling. With the surf foam bubbling over the delicate watercolour shells dotted along the shore. This Coastal Dreams trend is all about capturing the essence of [...]

Geometrics are perfect for a timeless, masculine and modern aesthetic for packaging items like aftershave. The Quiet Geometrics brief required a muted but masculine colour palette with unexpected colour combinations. I wanted to make this pattern collection suitable for all ages and genders and think it would work on a variety of products depending on [...]

I take so many photographs that it's a shame not to do anything with them. I took some of these beautiful alliums in Carlisle Park in Morpeth, Northumberland and wanted to have a play around and make them into a repeat surface pattern design. Suitable for fabric, furnishings, homewares, stationery and apparel.

I was asked to create two book covers for a Biblical publishing project aimed at children, Daniel in The Lions' Den and Moses and The Ten Commandments.

These images were created as part of a larger publishing project. The brief was quite specific so composition was important to be able to fit all of the design elements within a scene. This educational story book follows the adventures of a boy named Pipkin and his cute little flying dog Multi. Several elements of the [...]

Peaches and Plum Duck are the main characters created for a children's book based on the season of Autumn. The book follows their adventures throughout the autumnal months including the exciting things they get up to at school, a night out with their lanterns on Halloween and a party with their friends afterwards.