Rachael Taylor
www.rachaeltaylordesigns.co.uk
78 // Rachael Taylor is originally from Merseyside, UK, but is now based in Leeds, where she studied Textile and Fashion Design at the University of Leeds. The majority of Rachael’s art is created spontaneously and is often influenced by the music she listens to whilst designing. Rachael feels she works best when she is free to just have fun with a piece. Her favourite part of the design process is applying colour, as it can often lead the direction for the whole design. Clients have included WH Smith, Graham & Brown, Hallmark and Tigerprint. Rachael wrote and illustrated 20 Ways to Draw a Doodle, published by Quarry Books. She also co-founded of the acclaimed e-course ‘The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design’, part of the online collaboration Make It In Design, which aims to be a ‘one-stop shop for thriving in the world of surface pattern design’ and incorporates the Moyo Directory and Moyo magazine. Rachael’s dream project is to design a series of children’s books. She also hopes to continue expanding her brand, to design more children’s products and to teach more overseas.
Design Heroes: Lucienne Day, Alexander McQueen, Jackson Pollock
Shapes and Squares
Rounded rectangles are filled with loosely drawn detailing resembling ornate fames. Originally created for wallpaper production, this piece can also be found on licensed products such as duvets, shower curtains, clocks, cushions and phone cases.
Textured Geo
Rachael loves to incorporate textures and layering in her designs. This print was created for a licensed collection with DENY Designs and can be seen on sheet sets, coasters, rugs and jewellery boxes.
Textured Abstract Ovals
A colourful and busy design in which flat circles are animated by various sketchy pattern fills. An original design created for Printsource, New York.
Circular Eccentric
These layered geometric ‘wheels’ in beautiful rich colours are softened by references to florals. This was created as a spontaneous personal piece.