OUIL 505 Inspiration

Andy Hau Andy Hau is an Architect exploring the unexpected results created from the interface between architecture and Graphic. Owner of A.H.A. Design Ltd.

Inspired by story telling and the sharing of memories, "Tales From The War & Other Short Stories" is a cushion collection that documents the adventures of Harlequin "Quinn" the Fox, a wanderlust soul who finds himself in ever more whimsical situations.

Far from being just another functional piece of soft furnishing, we see these cushions as important storytelling devices in your home that unlock conversation and trigger memories.

Fields Illustration, Character Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Interior Design

Jessica Hogarth Jessica Hogarth is a freelance surface pattern design and textile designer.

She is based in North Yorkshire, UK.

She works on freelance projects for a variety of clients, as well as marketing her own product range. She is a big fan of colourful designs and is constantly inspired by places she visits and things she sees.

All of the products for sale on Jessica’s shop have been proudly designed and manufactured in the UK. Her product range includes stationery, kitchen textiles, prints and wallpaper.

Fields Illustration, Product Design, Textile Design, Interior Design

Nicole Onslow Designer and Illustrator. Owner of her own label AIJA (ay-ya)

Her work expanded across editorial, publishing, advertising and packaging. Today, her illustration and fashion worlds collide with her work expanding into textile design, retail windows and store interiors.

Her artwork is Inspired by fashion and popular culture that she develops into beautiful products. From art for walls, tees, homewares and stationary.

Fields Illustration, Character Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Interior Design

Paula McGloin Paula McGloin is a freelance illustrator and pattern designer living and working in Dublin, Ireland

Since April 2013 she has begun working as a homeswares designer exploring her lifelong passion for textiles and fashion.

She creates patterns and designs for fabric, embroidery, applique and printed ceramics.

Her style is retro-inspired, whimsical and playful. She particularly loves intricate patterns with rich colour palettes. She sees her personal work as a playground for her imagination, exploring themes of literature, imagined characters, nature and the animal kingdom.

Fields Illustration, Character Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Interior Design

Victoria Ying & Mike Yamada

Creators of quirky, fun, illustrated paper goods and Gifts

Both visual development artists in the animation industry. Extracurricular Activities is essentially an outlet for Mike and Vicky to experiment and encourage each other to pursue their own cool projects.

The two of them went to the same college, (albeit at different times) and they both work visual development in the animation industry (albeit for rival companies). Between the two of them they have a tremendous amount of creative energy and experience having worked on many well-known animated features from DreamWorks and Disney.

Fields Illustration, Character Design, Product Design, Visual Development, Animation