Sep 16, 2017The importance of colourways and palettes in surface pattern designIn my design work I always like playing with colour stories and colourways to give my patterns different touches and inspire different emotions. Playing with colour-ways on the same pattern is an excellent technique to create designs that share most of the work but have very different moods and, potentially…Design3 min readDesign3 min read
Jul 28, 2017I am starting a new journey with Contrado UKI have been recently selected as one of the curated artists on Contrado UK and I am excited to start this new design adventure. Today I am officially launching my new online shop on Contrado UK. There are several reasons why I am so excited. This print-on-demand service offers a…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Jul 2, 2017New Designers 2017 @ London Business Design CentreThis week I have been in London to attend New Designers — the UK’s most important exhibition for new and emerging designers. It was great to see so many new designers all in one place, showing their artworks, attending talks and workshops, exchanging thoughts and ideas. It was packed with…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Jun 19, 2017Kids’ jungly pattern design: playing with colourwaysThis week I have worked on a pattern design that I would like to include in one of my children’s pattern collections. I decided to start with one of my favourite themes, nature and the jungle! My first jungly character is a little cute grey elephant. I presented my pattern…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Jun 11, 2017Moroccan tile patternsThis week I have been working on moroccan-style watercolour pattern designs. I have been inspired by the designs that were on some decorative plates that my parents collected over a number of holiday trips to various mediterranean countries. …Design2 min readDesign2 min read
Jun 5, 2017How to create a tropical pattern for digital fabric printingThis week I have been experimenting with tropical-theme patterns. Most of my pattern designs are inspired by nature and wildlife. This time I wanted to create a pattern that would give an exotic touch to a contemporary living/dining room. I always start my work by drawing single design elements with…Design2 min readDesign2 min read
May 31, 2017Hello, I create watercolour pattern designs.I want to tell this story on this blog, week by week, as it develops through my watercolour paint, my brushes, my scanner and my computer. I n the last few months, I have been designing and creating a personal brand of watercolour patterns. Most of my patterns are inspired…Design2 min readDesign2 min read