We Have Moved / / New Website & Blog Launch

Here at the studio we would like to THANK YOU for your ongoing support, we have loved sharing our inspiration & daily blog posts with you. Thank you for following our blog & always leaving fab comments we really appreciate it.

Our blogger posts are no more... but don't worry! We have a shiny brand new blog over on the new Rachael Taylor website. You can still keep up to date with our fun posts & studio news there.

We hope you enjoy the new website & look forward to sharing lots more inspiration with you.

Here are a few screen shots taken from our new site.

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Creative Shopping / / Christmas!

Happy Monday! We are starting to feel festive in the studio this week & we have a shop packed with creative Christmas gift ideas! There are our cosy cushions to snuggle up with, our generously sized canvas bags perfect for that big shopping trip or why not deck out someone's kitchen with our colourful aprons, tea towels & oven mitts? We also have some super special offers where you can grab a gorgeous bargain!

Find all of our collections & offers on our fun shop!

'Ghost Leaves' limited edition, extra large cushion

'Quirky Floral Stems' limited edition, standard cushion

'Organic Retro Leaves' canvas shopper bag (Origin Collection)

'Orange Quirky Motifs' canvas shopper bag (Quirky Motifs Collection)

'Black Etched Floral' apron (Etched Floral Collection)

'50's Inspired' apron (Signature Collection)

'Bohemian' tall, limited edition lampshade

'Dotty Tulips' card (Illustration Collection)

'Organic Shapes' Christmas card (Christmas Collection)

'Scribble Shells' tea towel (Signature Collection)

'Orange Etched Floral' tea towel (Etched Floral Collection)

'Pink Etched Floral' oven mitt (Etched Floral Collection)

'Ghost Leaves' phone case

'Textured Honesty' iPad case

'Scribble' Kindle case

Follow Your Dreams!

It has been pretty chaotic in the studio lately as we have been juggling so many things such as our new wedding collection, new product ranges, MOYO magazine & the launch of the next full series of 'The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design' (the e-course)'. When your hectically running around sometimes you forget to appreciate the little things.

Last week was such a 'happy' week as I received masses of new styled photography from my fab photographers navyblur. I had a moment to take stock and assess how far my brand had come.

I'm just someone doing what I love, who works hard & remains dedicated and to see everything coming together lately really made me smile. So many people ask me about my career & how it evolved & I'm so pleased that I get to share my story within our very own e-course.

I left my full time job 5 years ago to fly solo & would never have imagined or believed all of the things that have happened so far! (Here are a few of my product collages that showcase a selection of my designs used in multiple ways. Along with a typographic quote that I created recently.)

I hope these images inspire you to follow your dreams! (You may also like to read my recent interview over on the fantastic new Do What Love website).

Hurry our next class starts tomorrow! You can still squeeze in. (*This is last time we will be running module 1 until 2014).

#ABSPD e-course / / Twitter Give-Away!

We are giving you lucky creatives the chance to win £50 to spend in our shop! Our shop is full of colourful, bright & design-led goodies including aprons, canvas bags, phone cases & iPad cases! 

All you have to do to win this fab prize is to tweet 3 creative, unusual, & unique words about ABSPD (the e-course) using the hashtags #ABPSD #ecourse #surfacepatternecourse

You can even mention us @SurfacePatternD You can also read some magic words from some our past students who have gone on to achieve some amazing things!

The person who comes up with the most interesting 3 words that sum up our pattern filled e-course will win, it's that easy, good luck! The more times you enter before Friday the more chances you have of winning!

(The winner will be announced at 5pm (GMT) on Friday the 9th of August).

Organic Retro Leaves Apron (Origin Collection)

Doodle Sqaures Apron (Origin Collection)

50's Inspired Canvas Bag (Signature Collection)

Organic Origin iPhone 4 Case

Scribble iPad Case

Photography credit navyblur, model Emma Kenny.

If you are interested in ‘The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (the e-course)’ we are thrilled to announce we are running a new series (starting on August 19th 2013) Register here. Also, don’t miss out on our next run of Module 2 ‘Creating Your Professional identity’ which is running 19th August 2013! Brought to you by Rachael Taylor and Beth Kempton.

Rachael on Twitter: @rachtdesign Beth on Twitter: @DoWhatYouLoveXx

Hello Spring & SUNSHINE discount!

We have had enough of the cold weather & are so ready for SPRING! Over the last few days the sun has come out to play & we are LOVING it! To celebrate the sun we are running a special promo code. Simply enter the word SUNSHINE at the checkout to receive a massive 30% off! all canvas bags, greetings, paper goods & kitchen textiles. (Promo code valid until Friday 22nd Feb).

Here are a selection of colourful, sunny images to brighten up your day! (Photography by the amazing navyblur).

If you like any of our products displayed you can buy them in our online shop.

(*Offer excludes gadgets, lampshades & licensed collections)

Special Offers!

To celebrate the 1st of February we have added a selection of colourful products to our 'Special Offers' section (on our online store). Bag yourself a bargain here!

New LIMITED EDITION lighting!

While exhibiting at Home 2013 we launched our brand new LIMITED EDITION lighting collection! We had such a great response from buyers, press & of course our supportive e-course students. This is the first time our brand have showcased a British-made lighting collection so we are very excited to share them with you all!
There are now 2 designs available on our online store, but hurry over there as there is only 1 of each remaining!

Will & Glory product launch!

We are now stocked in the 'Gloriously British' online store Will & Glory & we are so excited to be among names such as Chase and Wonder & Victoria Eggs! This fabulous online store represents British, high quality products that offer originality & innovation. We're very proud to be part of such a select bunch of designers!

You can view our collections here or find us in the kitchen section!