DESIGNER FOR HIRE - verity lowry

We have a new entry in the Designers for Hire Directory today - Meet Verity Lowry, a print designer and illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. With her charming, yet minimalist approach, she brings a sense of joy to everything she creates, perfect for the world of children's design. Having spent years as a graphic designer in the children's clothing industry, Verity now focuses on surface pattern design and illustration, infusing each creation with sense of nostalgic playfulness. Verity always has lots of creative ideas and she's keen to work in various markets, from apparel to home decor, stationery, games, books and more. Her extensive portfolio showcases fresh and exciting artwork, ready to be licensed or purchased. Verity is also open to commissions, freelance gigs, or even part-time roles as a print designer. So, if you have a project in mind that could benefit from her playful touch, don't hesitate to reach out and connect with Verity here.

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CUSHIONS - ikea x emma hagman

I am still looking at Ikea's new Spring prints today and first today I'm focussing on Underblomma by Emma Hagman. It features a bold stylised leaf design and features on cushions in three different colourways.

And below - here is a little reminder from Emma Hagman's fabulous bold and bright 2019 collaborations with Ikea...

IKEA 2024 - nytillverkad collection

The second limited edition collection spotted in Ikea last week celebrates the creativity and flower power of the '60s and '70s. The Nytillverkad collection is revised and revived for the fourth time and this edition channels a time of optimism and free-spiritedness. The launch features the revival of Göta Trägårdh's iconic floral patterns introduced in the IKEA Catalogue in the early 1970s and relaunched now in the KRANSMALVA and SANDETERNELL textiles. The collection celebrates creativity, self-expression, and positivity, encouraging people to be more optimistic and confident. The Nytillverkad collection is a celebration of vintage designs reimagined for the needs of today and tomorrow and will be available at IKEA stores globally and online starting in April 2024.

NEW COLLAB - ikea x raw color

Print & Pattern is back from Spring break and one of the places I visited whilst away was Ikea. They had new limited edition collections on display and one was eye catching for it's unusual colour palette and Bauhaus style geometrics. "Tesammans" was created by Dutch design duo Raw Color, an Eindhoven based studio consisting of  Daniera ter Haar and Christoph Brach. The collection is designed to highlight how colour can transform everyday objects, and to inspire more people to discover its positive emotional effects. This bold collaboration has resulted in an affordable collection of 18 pieces ranging from furniture to textiles and decorations. Each piece focuses on an unexpected yet harmonious palette to give us surprising colour combinations and playful patterns. 'Tesammans' which incidentally means 'together' or 'in company' in English launched in April and is in all Ikea stores now or online.

And after Tesammans do not miss the other fantastic designs and shop from Raw Color.