Learn how to set sales targets with this step-by-step guide to boost your retail revenue. This post will cover the key strategies you need to know and how to set monthly and annual targets in your product business. Why set sales targets in your retail business? Setting sales targets isn’t just about predicting how much […]
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Personalised on-the day wedding stationery In December I launched my brand new range of personalised on-the day wedding stationery in my Etsy shop! It features a range of paper placemats perfect for weddings, dinner parties and special occasions, as well as table numbers, names and plans. The placemats are a particular fave product […]
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Millennial pink & grey watercolour products A new product range has launched on Society6 by Arnold & Bird and it’s millennial pink & grey – two of the hottest colours around right now! Pink has been trending for years now, remember when rose gold jewellery started becoming popular in 2013? This was a big […]
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Contours in nature Following on from the contours in nature mood board, we’re now exploring the design potential in this topographic trend! First up is a painting of an agate slice I did that I’m currently reworking into a product range. Although not strictly a landscape contour, I love the topography lines that are […]
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Natures contours have fascinated me since London Design Festival about five years ago, so this mood board is dedicated to the innovative designs that celebrate this natural topographic trend. Natures contours create form through curves and lines in mountains and lakes, as well as undulations in the ground. Although not from nature, I also love […]
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Surface pattern designs on Society6 Exciting news – the range of Arnold & Bird surface pattern designs are now available to purchase as gorgeous home and fashion accessories on Society6! You’ll find rucksacks, travel mugs, tech cases, throw pillows, leggings, clocks, duvets and so many more products that all feature my exclusive range of […]
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When it comes to product development, trusting your intuition vs analysing the data can at times be conflicting. It’s important to remember that both play a role, as a lot of insight can come from data analysis. However as creatives I feel what lead us to start businesses was not numbers, but the need […]
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Following on from the moody tropical design trend research last week I’ve produced a few designs and paintings to reflect this trend. The deep hues on the feather print is one of my favourite surface pattern designs. I love the colour combination of the dark teal with pops of yellow alongside the simple repeat. I […]
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The moody tropical trend evokes a sense of escapism, lush abundance and falling deep into those dark hues. I love the contradition between the tropical vibes and how this totally lifts moody colours into something upbeat, friendly and fun. Palm, fan and ferns leaves have been popular for a few years and pushing the tropical […]
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Let’s Get Creatively Inspired! Inspiration – it can wake you up in the middle of the night (useful but really not a great time), and sometimes it’s nowhere to be seen. Creative motivation isn’t going to strike everyday, and working hard at staying energised by seeking out what excites you is key as an […]
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As discussed last week, my recent designs have a direct link to the greenery Pantone Colour of the Year – hence the mood board on this Greenery trend. To be really honest when it came to painting I’ve struggled and had my ups and downs over the last few months. You know those times when […]
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