17/01/12
// New Client: Petersfield Housing Association
This month sees the addition of Petersfield Housing Association to my client list. I will be completing design work for the organisation 3 times a year so watch this space.
05/12/11
// Jonathan Ward candle press coverage
I was very pleased to hear that the Jonathan Ward Russian candles have received press coverage not only in Vogue magazine but in Elle, Woman and Star magazine too!
The packaging design makes the candles extra luxurious and extra special and I'm proud to be the designer!
Vogue, December 2011
01/11/11
// Pamper Shed branding and stationery complete
The branding and stationery for Pamper Shed has now been printed and it looks beautiful. Sam offers fab treatments and the salon will launch at the end of November.
See images here.
29/10/11
// Jonathan Ward London designs are a huge success
The launch of the new candle collection by Jonathan Ward London has gone down a storm and praise has been given for the print that defines each fragrance, designed by myself. Needless to say i am over the moon with the results and wish Jonathan the best of luck with sales of the gorgeous Russian inspired scents.
My surface pattern designs adorn the outer packaging, the luxurious inner box and embossed in gold on the front of each box is an illustration reflecting each fragrance.
See more images here.
11/07/11
// Pamper Shed Web Project Underway
The designs for a printed brochure, vouchers and appointment card for Pamper Shed are almost complete, there are just some final tweaks and then they'll be sent to print which is very exciting!
I have also begun the design and build process for the website, which will run with the same branding and illustrative style.
I'll post a link when complete!
01/06/11
// Surface Pattern Design
A very creative surface design project is underway for Jonathan Ward London. I have a lot to live up to as the brand is so beautiful but I have been asked to use my textile design skills to design some surface pattern designs for packaging. I have the brief and the research is underway. Very excited and as always I want to put my all into this project so I am also rather nervous!
You can see my initial development here to get a taste of how I start the design process. I have no doubt that the end results will be different to this though. As the creative juices start flowing the ideas evolve, and evolve, and evolve! It's nice to keep track of the development work to remind me of the efforts put in and the journey I've taken.
16/05/11
// Interior Display Project Underway
I have completed a lovely repeat pattern design for a new client to be used across packaging and stationery and as a result I have been awarded more exciting work. This time I will be creating concepts for an interior product display for Jonathan Ward London. Results will be added to the portfolio in due course!
08/05/11
// New Fashion and Textile Portfolio
I have finally created a fashion and textile focussed portfolio. Click here to view my most recent work and keep a look out for new additions to the collection. For now the site is image based for your veiwing pleasure - enjoy!
06/05/11
// Pamper Shed Luxury Brochure
Really pleased to be asked to design a luxury brochure for new beauty salon Pamper Shed. I'm even more pleased that the brief is right up my creative street. Using a gorgeous mood board of wallpapers, prints, colours and textures I'm looking forward to creating something stunning.
The final results will be added to my portfolio in due course.
26/04/11
// Jonathan Ward Design Project Underway
Wow. I've been given an exciting opportunity to work with Jonathan Ward, London on some new design concepts. We are planning to get creative with finishes and textures and produce some stationery that reflects this stunning brand.
"Founded in 2008 after four years of fragrance research and design, Jonathan Ward London has quickly gained an enviable reputation for producing the finest quality scented candles."
You can see the beauty of 'the JW' brand by visiting the website.
07/04/11
// Butterfly Boutique Website Completion
This has been a big project but I am pleased to announce the launch of the new look Butterfly Boutique website. It has already attracted compliments from customers in store and the new contact form has proved a hit too.
It's great to be able to show case the beautiful stock online and I have been asked to update the site regularly alongside my existing communications contract with Butterfly.
22/03/11
// Fruition Social Media Contract
I'm very pleased to have agreed a contract with Fruition Systems to manage their social media on a monthly basis.This will involve thorough research of the industry, it's current positioning on Twitter, Linked in and Facebook and of course the management of posts. I offer a full social media package starting from £25 per month. You can read more here.
21/03/11
// How to plan the town of craft
As textile design is my specialism and a true passion I'm looking forward to attending a Craftnet conference next week that focuses on accentuating the role of crafts in towns.
CraftNet is an informal network in which meetings, events and exchange can take place, to look at and share ways of developing and promoting craft across the sector. I'm hoping to gain valuable insight into how textile design and other crafts can benefit communities and be recognised as culturally significant.
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17/03/11
// Social Media Marketing Summit 2011
I will be attending the Social Media Marketing Summit 2011, which runs for 4 weeks through May.
You can read more about the summit here and I will be updating the site with social media tips and information following the summit, which will include:
- The best and newest ways to market business on facebook, twitter, linked in and blogging.
- How to track and measure the social media return on investments to prove it works.
- How to create a smart social media marketing plan.
- How to creatively engage and grow a loyal social media following.
- How to integrate social media activities with other marketing efforts.
Watch this space for feedback.
06/03/11
// Divine and Thread Contract
I met Anna Del Mar, founder of Divine and Thread, over a year ago so I was flattered when she contacted me last month to discuss a possible contract. After re-introducing her fab concept to me I was keen to accept her invitation to contribute as a writer to the magazine style site on a weekly basis. And even better, I get to write about what I love most - fashion, textiles and all things style.
The site is not live yet but promises to be an excellent source for inspiration, information and style. i'll keep you posted.
25/02/11
// New Website Launched...
It's been a very busy few months since launching the studio and as with all small businesses marketing ones self seems to fall by the wayside, something I have been eager to avoid!
So, here it is, the new look site - I hope you've enjoyed your visit!
22/02/11
// BigSky Navigation Brand Identity Underway...
BigSky Navigation, a marine navigation company, was looking for a brand identity with which to launch the new business.
Working in close contact with Steve Arnott (Managing Director) I have produced a logo and brand identity to reflect the business' unique vision with plenty of personality to boot.
BigSky has also comissioned the design and build of its website, which will promote services, training and marine navigation products. Although I'm not a 'marine bod' I have been excited by this project from the off.
See the results on the portfolio page...
21/02/11
// Textile Design contract with Notting Hill Agency...
A fantastic opportunity arose to provide regular textile designs to a top London agency.
Submitting groups on a regular basis enables me to keep a hand in the textile design and fashion industry that i am passionate about.
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