DESIGNER - justine aldersley-williams

Justine Aldersey-Williams has recently launched her own label, ‘joybringer’ with a range of printed products from her ‘folk flora’ pattern collection, which are now on sale in her new Folksy store. To create the designs Justine went 'back to basic' by using hand-crafted techniques to balance the computerised process. The designs were hand 'drawn' with a scalpel and some black paper befire being developed digitally into repeats. The are five designs in two colour option available on aprons, napkins, oven gloves, tote bags and cushion covers. Find the whole range online at joybringer.

MUGS - my rosie lee

these mugs from My Rosie Lee where designed, produced and decorated in great Britain. the 'menagerie' designs have spring theme with chicks, hares, and eggs. the 'monochrome' range was inspired by nature and features waves, rushes, berries, and birds nests. My Rosie Lee is the brainchild of Sarah-Jane Renaud and Liselle Joslyn and although the brand's first two capsule collections have focused on mugs, other kitchen products will launch soon.

KIDS DESIGN - nellie ryan design

these super cute kids wall art prints are the work of designer, illustrator and trend forecaster Nellie Ryan. Nellie is based in Auckland, New Zealand where she was raised on "a diet of coloured pencils and endless amounts of drawing paper". Nellie specialises in textile design, book and editorial illustration, surface print design and fashion trend forecasting and also has an Etsy shop offering her limited edition posters and prints.

DESIGNER - amelia bowman

if you are looking for designs with a retro vintage pop then take a look at the bright colours and florals of  designer Amelia Bowman Robbie. Amelia studied for a BA (Hons) in Textiles at Norwich School of Art and Design and creates her patterns with  a combination of hand-drawn and digital design skills. she longs to have her pattern designs reproduced on fabrics,
wrapping paper, wallpaper, etc and if you do too you can see more of Amelia's work online here.

FASHION PRINTS - beta

this interesting collection of prints are from the beta fashion project website who allow artists to design silk scarves. through a series of projects and competitions new designers are given the chance to be rated and voted into production. the design shown above and below is by Bethan Janine. you can scroll down for more picks and go online at beta to see more, or enter your designs their current fashion print competition.

above : by Garima Dhawan and below from Mimi Hammill.

below : close up detail and the full design layout from Elena Mileva-Krasteva.

below : detail and full design by Marije Hester.

finally, above : Camilla Atkins and below : Melanie Gow.

 

DESIGNER - amy blumenthal

Amy Blumenthal is a graphic designer by day and a surface designer by night. Amy loves patterns and enjoys experimenting with various colour schemes with her studio label 'abloom'. her portfolio consists of fun and whimsical patterns that reflect her own style and aesthetic.

DESIGNER - juliette collet

Zü is the work of French designer Juliette collet who is based in lyon. through her label Zü Juliette offers a range of textile accessories which and handmade in France and a range of art prints and stationery. Juliette's style is bold and graphic combined with a touch of  whimsical folk. you can shop for all Zü's products online here.