Hello there! My name is Keren MacFadgen - the creator of Moondog. I’m a designer-illustrator based in Nelson, New Zealand, and I feel greatly priveleged to be doing the work I love from home while being a mum to my two children, Eden(5) and Henry(2).
My surface pattern design work combines over a decade of experience in graphic design with my passion for illustration and the natural environment. My first pattern collection, ‘Rata Forest’, was selected as a finalist in the NZ Bolt of Cloth 2020 Textile Design Award.
If you like what you see here, and are interested in working together, please get in touch!
Folksy Fauna
An extinct animal mini collection inspired by Mexican Otomi prints and Polish Wycinanki paper art.
Lost Species
Floral Fiesta
Moss Chickens
A micro collection celebrating the elusive kakapo being voted 2020 New Zealand Bird of the Year.
On the Move
Going Troppo
A bright, Australian themed mini collection featuring tropical plants and animals .
Lush Leaves
Fruitbats
Fiord
A collection inspired by the rugged beauty and rare wildlife of Fiordland.
Sea, Land & Sky
Takahe
Kiwi
Lancewood
Tawaki Gang - Honey
Tawaki Gang - Ocean
Kea, Mountain Parrot
The Hunt
A collection inspired by a passion held by many New Zealanders - hunting.
Wapiti Hunt
Firepower
Tooth & Tusk
Duck Season
Gear Up
Trio
A custom mini collection for Blue Duck early learning centre, representing the names of their three rooms.
Whio
Tui
Mohua
Bounty
A collection inspired by essential oils and their fragrant ingredients.
Flora
Citrus
Spice
Peppermint
Bottles
Drips and drops
Flowering Aotearoa
A celebration of the unique native flowers, bugs, butterflies and ferns of New Zealand.
Alpine Sunbath
Alpine Wandering
Fern Bugs
Hebe
Seed Stripe
Rata Forest
A collection inspired by Southern Rata blooming in the wilds of Doubtful and Milford Sounds.
Rata Leaves
White Rata
Kaka Feathers
Rata Buds
Cross Country Critters
A winter woods Christmas pattern with cute woodland characters on cross-country skis.
Meri Kirihimete
Barbeques, beaches and summer blooms mingle with traditional Christmas imagery in this unique mini collection.
Little Blue Christmas
Gingerbread
Jolly Jumpers
Skate
Nutcracker Warriors
Reindeer
A Christmas micro collection inspired by vintage baubles and decorations.
Baubles
Eden’s Favourite Five
A sweet fruit and vegetable pattern made in honour of my five year old (and picky eaters everywhere).
Beelines
An abstract mini-collection celebrating the random paths that sometimes allow us a glimpse into nature’s blueprints.
Peaky Fliers
Settle Petal
Sidetracks
Hive
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