Fabulous Licensing!

We are very lucky to work with several amazing licensing partners that produce some amazing, great quality products! What is great about licensing is that you can see one design in so many different ways, as you can see below. We love licensing!

'50's Inspired': 1. Greetings card for Marian Heath 2. Canvas Bag (Rachael Taylor brand) 3. Sheet Set for DENY Designs 4. Tea Towel (Rachael Taylor brand) 5. Modern clock for DENY Designs 

6. Throw pillow for DENY Designs

'Contemporary': 1. Wallpaper for Wallpaper Republic 2. iPhone case for Artscase 3. Lampshade for Seascape Lamps 4. Sheet set for DENY Designs

'Floral Umbrellas': 1. Kindle case for SolidLine 2. Greetings card for Card Crazy 

3 & 4. iPad case for SolidLine

'Layered Shapes': 1. Lampshade (Rachael Taylor brand) 2. Tea Towel (Rachael Taylor brand) 

3. Greetings card for Card Crazy

'Organic Retro Leaves': 1. Duvet for DENY Designs 2. Throw pillow for DENY Designs 3. iPhone case for Artscase 4. Tea Towel (Rachael Taylor brand)

'Textured Honesty': 1. Wallpaper for Wallpaper Republic 2. Tea Towel (Rachael Taylor brand) 

3. Throw pillow for DENY Designs 4. Duvet for DENY Designs 5. Kindle case for SolidLine

More about MaJoBV!

Good morning creative people!

Welcome to a Beauty morning with me, MaJo :) This week though, Rachael gave me the chance to tell you guys a bit more about myself, so my weekly Beauty Breakdown will be posted next Tuesday afternoon (a one time exception). 

This quote really helped me feel better on a sad day… you can read more about it here.

You already know the basics about me: I'm a Colombian living in Milan, Fashion, Textile and Surface Pattern Designer in L♥VE with whimsical, bright, quirky, fun design, nail-art, dogs and fake eyelashes :) So far 2013 has been a great year for me: I was chosen as one of the Top 10 designers to participate in REPEAT(ed), became an Artscase artist, was chosen by Rachael to be one of her guest bloggers, and have some more great news in the boiling pot :) I'm just really thankful for all the amazing things that have happened so far, and I'm very excited for the road I'm paving for myself: I'm sure it'll take me far… I just have to believe it!

Anyway… I would like to take advantage of this free post I was given to also talk more about my life in Europe and why I'm here. I can't really explain why, but ever since I was little I wanted to live in Paris. Life works in different ways, so I ended up moving to Milan instead. I love travelling and learning from new places and cultures, I also like change, so I don't think I will stay here forever… I would like to experience long term stays in other European cities too, so I might move to Paris someday in my life, who knows, right? 

People wonder why I choose to be here instead of choosing my own country and family and all the comforts I could have there… well, I guess the quick answer is: I like creating my own success, even when there is an easier way to choose. I miss my family A LOT! but I was taught to be independent and to work for what I want, and all I want is to prove my family I'm strong and capable enough to do so :) 

Il Duomo di Milano - I literally cried the first time I found myself in front of it. It is just stunning and every time I see it I realise how lucky I am to be in such a historical city. 

Searching deeper, there are many more reasons why I like living here: Europe is filled with art, history and culture… everywhere you go, everywhere you look you breath in years and years of inspiration. Europe is a really small continent, but so culturally rich it seems huge. I love travelling, and moving around Europe is very easy and also cheap if you find the right offer. I love the fact that I can take a plane and be in Berlin, Paris or Madrid in an hour or so. I have over 25 countries with their own language, culture, traditions at the palm of my hand… I feel I'm on the World's bellybutton, and I love it!

I took this picture one day while walking to work… it is the courtyard of a beautiful old building in downtown Milan, and I just found everything about it beautiful. So many architectural motifs to be inspired by. I wanted to show you an example of how easy and simple it is here to find things that just take your breath away :) 

I don't know where life will take me, I don't know if I'll live the rest of my life in Europe or if I'll eventually move back to Colombia… I might, so I'm trying to soak in as much inspiration as I can while I'm here. One thing is true though, inspiration is everywhere… even in the tiniest of places, even in front of wherever you are now sitting reading this post. We all just need to learn to observe, and we'll be able to find beauty everywhere!

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read this personal post. I hope you've enjoyed getting to know me a bit better. I leave you with some of my newest work (and a couple of oldies) hoping to still inspire you today. Have a great day, MaJo.

Also my beautiful country (Colombia) serves me as inspiration… actually, it is always present in my work even if not always as literal as in this design which was inspired by the colonial architecture and colours  of the gorgeous city of Cartagena. 

Module 3 Exciting Announcement - Part 2!

Artscase are passionate about style & their team 'focuses on not compromising functionality over good looks!' Their brand is about introducing personal devices that match your lifestyle & personality!

We are so thrilled to announce that Artscase will be joining us as one of our fabulous & industry leading contributors to the 'The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (the e-course)'! In Module 3 our students will be able to take part in a live brief created by Artscase exclusively for the e-course!

Artscase have been massively generous supporters of our students & have even licensed some our Alumni! Below you can examples of our talented graduates work with Artscase.

Don't miss out! Sign up for Module 3 'Monestising Your Designs' which includes the know-how on freelancing, licensing, selling outright, manufacturing & more!

Or you can join us for our next launch of the full ABPSD e-course where you can register for Module 1 - 'Designing Your Way', Module 2 - 'Creating Your Professional Identity' or finally for Module 3 - 'Monetising Your Designs'!

Rachael's Collection

MaJo BV's Collection

Magnus Rise' Collection

Anneline Sophia's Collection

More e-course student success!

Since we launched 'The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design (the e-course)' back in November, 2011, we have been hearing more & more amazing success stories about our very talented students & graduates! We couldn't be more proud & we love sharing your stories!

Below we have news from two very talented graduates Anneline Gregory & Deborah Velasquez.

Anneline Gregory of 'Anneline Sophia Designs' recently signed TWO licensing deals within two months of finishing the e-course! Wow! They are with two of our studios fabulous licensing partners Iconemesis & Artscase. You can find & buy her designs from Iconemesis & Artscase by clicking on the links. You can also follow her Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest.

Anneline Sophia Designs website

Anneline Sophia Designs on Artscase

Anneline Sophia Designs on Iconemesis

Deborah Velasquez had also been doing amazingly well & has recently licensed some of her fantastic typography designs with 'The World Art Group'. Deborah was on the first run of the e-course & we are so proud of her! You can buy her designs here or on Etsy. You can also find her typography in Marshalls & HomeGoods stores, amazing! Follow her on her blog, on Facebook & on Twitter.

Velasquez Design Studio blog

Velasquez Design Studio on The World Art Group

Velasquez Design Studio on The World Art Group

Velasquez Design Studio on Etsy

The next run of the e-course is on the 29th April, when Module 1 begins. Module 2 begins 19th August, & Module 3 begins on 29th April (for those already taking modules or for those who wish to take M3 on it's own), or on the 11th November (for those taking M1 April & M2 August). Find out more information on the website, & look out for Issue 3 of MOYO Magazine, packed with surface design goodness!

New iPad Mini Cases!

We are excited to announce that our fabulous licensing partner Artscase have created a range of iPad Mini Cases with 6 of our colourful designs! We love them & we hope you do too!
You can shop the iPad collection here. You can also find our brand new iPhone 5, iPhone 4/4s & Samsung Galaxy SIII cases on our brand new online shop.

ArtsCase Phone Collection - Fab Video!

Earlier we shared my brand new designer phone case collection with new USA licensing partner ArtsCase! We are so thrilled with the look of the website (see images below) along with the fab & funky video showcasing the new collection! Below are some stills of the video, I love seeing my patterns used this way! You can view the video on my ArtsCase profile or check it out on youtube! You can shop the entire collection here!