DesignerMim welcomes you oh-so warmly to my site! I’m a visual creative who specialises in surface pattern design, illustration, and graphic design.
Do you know what Surface Pattern Design is? Have you wondered how on earth to brief a designer? You’re in the right place 😉Â
Surface Pattern Design is the art of creating repeating patterns destined for a variety of surfaces. The designs I create have a multitude of uses — from prints for dresses, upholstery, laptop covers... you name it! The beauty of surface design is it's incredible versatility!
My illustration style is bold, colourful, with an attention to detail. I usually create illustrations using a few photos to understand the essence of what or who I am capturing. Have a look at my portfolio to get an idea of what I've been creating lately.
Having over 12 years designing packaging, labels, and logos. This has resulted in me having designed everything from underwear boxsets, to seasonal barcodes for fashion items, to bespoke labelling for a micro brewery. I have designed them all from concept to production.
I have been interested in the arts since before I was born! My parents are both pretty creative and nurtured the budding artist in me from an early age. I went to after-school art classes when I was a kid and soon developed a massive love for getting my hands dirty! I realised, alas, that some fields were not for me (I am no potter 😂) but thankfully that didn’t deter me. After finishing high school I was unsure what I wanted to study, until I discovered a course called Surface Design. It was love at first sight! I was immediately hooked. I loved the idea (and I still do), that Surface Design can be applied to a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g with a surface. And not even so — it can be digital too! I’ve been working professionally as a designer for over 12 years now, and I couldn’t imagine it any other way!
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The creative is Miriam and her manager is Lil Miss Josie. Josie monitors everything that goes on in the studio — she is highly observant and always wants to know what’s going on (read: velcro dog).
Josie ensures Miriam does not work too long by jumping up and pawing at her — a very effective (and sometimes annoying) method! Most days, however, the two share the studio in peace and quiet and get along very well.
The duo can frequently be seen outdoors together, with Miss Josie always leading the way. If you see them, say hi!Â
If you want to know more about how DesignerMim got started, head this way.
