Try as I might, I can’t avoid the feeling that this lockdown has a doomy air about it. Even though some of us are getting vaccinated; even though spring is coming Continue reading
Tag Archives: design
’tis the season – almost!
Usually, on an early december weekend I’d be taking part in both the Selvedge winter fair in town and the Open House studio sale event run by a generous and enterprising group of friends in Balham. Continue reading
just because we can’t see it…
I am sitting at my table, I am eating a late lunch, I am looking out the window: the light is clear, the sky is blue, the leaves flicker the brightest of greens in the sunshine: it seems idyllic. Continue reading
one dot does not a pattern make
A little while ago I was asked to give a lecture on the principles of pattern. Continue reading
peace, love and free enterprise on the Northern line
Time was when the Northern line was held in weary dread by many London Underground users. Continue reading
signs and signals
According to the Design Council‘s report produced in this 70th anniversary year, our design industry generates 72billion, yes billion, pounds a year within the UK economy – a remarkable achievement. Continue reading
sandwich spread
I’ve often entertained the grandiose dream of being invited to decorate those vast membranes that are wrapped around buildings under construction – just to perk things up a bit; Continue reading