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Design Inspiration – Whitby
Design Inspiration

Design Inspiration – Whitby

May 11, 2016 Ruth Ellen ParlourLeave a comment

Sometimes being a designer we spend too long sat at the computer. I like to try and get out now and again to interact with the outside world and find some inspiration. I had the joy of visiting Whitby with some friends and they patiently put up with my tourist behaviour. Feel free to use… Continue reading Design Inspiration – Whitby

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A stylised drawing of a white bat plant (I added t A stylised drawing of a white bat plant (I added the eyes) this is part of my Art Deco Jungle project which I've developed during this lockdown. Having projects to work on has kept me sane!

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My Mother is my best friend, my council, my coach, My Mother is my best friend, my council, my coach, my cheerleader, my inspiration, my kindred spirit. I designed this card for her from an old floral pattern I did, I'm sure she'll love it.

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Prairie flowers for a spring time vibe. This is an Prairie flowers for a spring time vibe. This is an archive piece from an old brief given by #makeitindesign #summerschool a few years ago, I'm bringing it back for mother's Day.

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3 coordinating patterns for my #countryset collect 3 coordinating patterns for my #countryset collection from the @makeitindesign #winterschool2021 trend brief... and a bunny of course!

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