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 [...]

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.

A cup of tea sorts out everything from heartbreak to celebrations. Well, you'd think it did as that seems to be the time the kettle goes on and what's better than a good old fashioned English Tea Party? A Tea Party with cake. Afternoon Tea has become quite the thing lately and these repeat patterns [...]