Jackie Shapiro
35 // Jackie Shapiro is a designer from New York City who created the lifestyle brand French Bull. After graduating in Fashion from Parsons School of Design, Jackie landed in Milan, working for the innovative fashion house Fiorucci. A return to New York City sparked a career that led to her collections being featured in top stores such as Henri Bendel, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fred Segal. Jackie’s diverse influences range from Italian luxury to music with a distinct backbeat. French Bull began as a housewares brand in 2002. Over the years, the company has expanded into a complete lifestyle brand. French Bull’s products range from small home appliances to tech accessories.
Design Heroes: Sister Corita, Paul Rand
Ziggy
This pattern was inspired by the vibrant tribal colours and seductive rhythms of Africa.
Ziggy Condensed
A colourful chevron design has been condensed into a narrower shape.
Twist
An exotic wildlife camouflage pattern is given a colourful new twist with shades of grey, coral pinks, grassy greens and aquamarine.
Ring
This design was inspired by the hypnotic spinning discs and grooves of a vinyl record.
Ziggy on White
The coordinating ‘Ziggy’ collection of melamine features chevrons in various sizes.
Ziggy Round
The chevrons on this serving bowl recede to get smaller and smaller as they reach the centre, disquieting the eye for a great optical effect.
Colour Wheel
Inspired by the traditional colour theory wheel, this design draws the eye in. The design featured on melamine pieces and wall art.
Kat Diamond
Inspired by ikat, the ancient textiledyeing technique adopted by cultures around the world and here given the bold French Bull colour treatment on a sleigh tray.