Every morning I wake up and delete a lot of email. We all do. I always read the Fashion Redef newsletter though. It’s inspiring, succinct and a daily digest that keeps me abreast of what’s happening in the fashion industry. They analyze the sexy and the obscure in a clever and refreshing way. Yesterday, HK Mindy Meissen, the curator, called out this quote from Nike CEO, Mike Parker. It’s everything – and essentially the whole backbone of Pattern Studio.
Bookworms and design blog aficionados have likely all come across the gorgeous cover art of Coralie Bickford-Smith. The senior cover designer at Penguin Books has thoughtfully and beautifully interpreted a slew of classics into modern cloth-bound book covers that appeal to both the modern eye and the literary diehards. Indeed, her reinterpreted classics have captured the hearts of many. Of course, her work extends beyond the clothbound classics and a run through her website is a testament to her talent.
It’s clear that her work is imbued with a sense of fun and joy. Recently, Coralie’s been sharing her experience as a book cover designer with students at the London College of Communication, encouraging a sense of play into the design processes.
Coralie’s book covers have been recognized by the AIGA (NY) and D&AD (UK) and have featured in a numerous international magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Vogue and The Guardian. Her work with Penguin Classics on the clothbound series attracted worldwide attention and harks back to the world of Victorian bindings and a golden age of book binding.
Artist and illustrator Kate Forrester has developed a unique and striking style of hand lettering that has earned her a bevy of work creating book jackets, packaging and advertisements in addition to a variety of other commercial applications. Her lovely hand drawn lettering is abundantly dynamic as Kate’s process has her “manipulating typefaces and intertwining words with illustrations to create a flowing, organic image.”
With no intention of sticking to one style, Kate constantly experiments and explores new mediums including chocolates, jewelry, tattoos and gorgeous laser-cut paper illustrations.
Selected clients:
Tiffany NYC, John Lewis, Victoria’s Secret, Harvey Nichols, Random House, Penguin Books, Waitrose,
Unilever, The Guardian, Little Brown, Pan Macmillan, The Art Group, Grand Central Publishing, Walker Books, John Brown Publishing, Moonstruck Chocolates.
Ian O’Phelan creates breathtaking patterns, meshing realism with hints of whimsy and humor. From textiles to gallery shows, logos to websites, he creates designs in a unique style indicative a vibrant inner life. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where he pursued a Frankenstein curriculum of fine art and graphic design classes.
O’Phelan’s clients include: Truth, Friends of Oliver, Frontiers Magazine, Jardins en Fleur, John Douglas Designs, KAISERIN, LA Record, Michael B. Pressman Productions Inc., Monterey Concessions, Pisszine, Russian Esquire, Digital Arts, Belle Chasse Home, West Third Brand, Spank Magazine, CLIIT.ORG, Further Products, Rings On Our Fingers, Riot Bear Recording Co.
Catalina Estrada’s otherworldly designs are nothing short of captivating. Color, shape and Latin-American folklore are paramount interests for this notable Colombian-born, Barcelona-based artist. By injecting a dose of European sophistication into folk-influenced themes, she’s created an elegant yet whimsical style filled with nature and enchanting characters, all bursting with color. Her lush and lively layouts have earned her a bevy of fans and a legion of clients, as her work touches the world with a wide scope.
Her designs with thousands of colors and chromatic technique link Catalina’s name to clients such as Paul Smith, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Camper, Nike, Levis, Smart / Mercedes Benz, Paulo Coelho, Unicef, the municipalities of Barcelona and London, and the Government of India, among others. Her products have captivated Europe and the entire world through a distinctive style present in numerous collections in various formats, including wall paper, bed linen, cushions, handbags and travel goods, umbrellas, school products, and many others.
Julia Pott is an animator and illustrator with whimsical work filled with anthropomorphic animals expressing humorous human experiences. With a passion for hand-drawn creations, her creatures have a natural quirky authenticity. Her drawings are wildly popular and her animations have appeared in a variety of places ranging from a Toyota commercial to a Decemberists video. She received a BA in animation and illustration at Kingston University in 2007 and earned her MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art in 2011.
Some of her clients include: Bat for Lashes, The Decemberists, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Chronicle Books, Edun, Etsy, J. Crew, Malibu Rum, MTV, Picador, Picasso Pictures, Passion Pictures, Skins, Toyota, V & A