ABOUT
Hello! I'm Gail, a surface pattern designer and illustrator, based in Manchester.
I create unique patterns and designs for homewares and stationery. As an illustrator I also create bold, colourful prints and wall art.
My creative process is inspired by my passion for mid century design, music and architecture. I create designs that evoke a sense of nostalgia but with a modern twist.
My online shop sells a range of bold & colourful art prints, homewares and stationery.
I create bold and unique designs and have licensed and sold my designs worldwide. I'm a creative and versatile designer and I love the challenge and excitement of a new project.
My work has been featured in many publications, including Stylist, Ideal Home, House Beautiful, Stella, The Lady, Real Homes and The Observer.
I work from my home studio with my assistant, Pete the cat, who loves to put his paws in the printer and steal paper from the bin.
Meet The Team
Growing up...
I grew up in Blackburn, Lancashire in the 1970s.
As a child, I loved colouring in. I once sent a picture to Tony Hart’s Gallery. It wasn’t chosen but that didn’t stop me wanting to be an artist when I grew up.
I studied Surface Pattern Design at University over 20 years ago. At that time all work was hand drawn and used colour separation. Computers were hardly used apart from one session a week where we learnt the very basic Paint program.
After many years of doing other things, I really wanted to get back into design. It was an itch I needed to scratch!
I started to retrain in digital design techniques in 2014 with Make It In Design and launched my studio in 2015.
