Each week, we spot the newest and nicest
in Surface Pattern Design & Illustration.
10 June 2026
Tesco F&F - Boys Graphic Tees
A broad look at F&F boys summer tees today.
Sunny & funny. From Capybara bubble teas to tennis playing crocodiles. Cute!
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And still not sure what 67 means?
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Shop in store -
web -F&F
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09 June 2026
H&M - Summer Girls
A little look today at H&M's summer girls print offering in thier 2-9yrs category. Lots of sunny fruits and icy fresh ice-creams!
Bold graphic prints and ditzy pastel bright patterns. All pretty lovely. But do they come in adult sizes? ...hello?
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Shop in store and online
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web - hm.com
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08 June 2026
Bron Alexander - Intentional Imperfection
Spotted on Linkedin, Bron's work is such a fabulous poke in the A.I with a sharp stick. Her handcrafted touch brings so much personality to her patterns & motifs. Wax crayon textures & watercolour layered washes are on master form here. Her 25 years of Graphic Design in the creative industries experiences is obvious in her clean, commercial & highly creative ready to licence collections.
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Work with Bron via the below links
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work - alxndrstudio.art
insta - bron_alexander
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04 June 2026
Friday Fuel - Fish
Here fishy fishy! It's a classic summer seller this Friday! Little fishies in the sea - and maybe some big ones too. Here is a whole shoal of Friday fishy deliciousness.
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Sounds weird, but I'm going with it.
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Images credited through links.
Friday Fuel
03 June 2026
Asda - Father's Day
I couldn't resist a nosy through the card aisle at Asda. They have a lovely selection of Father's Day greets. Here is a little taster of their lovely ranges. Tea, hobbies & tools feature heavily! Also lots of lovely inclusion of parental figures.
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Shop in store
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web - asda.com
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02 June 2026
Barbra Ignatiev - Mindset Queen
California based artist & nature lover, Barbra, has a passion for pets! They are a big focus in both her own life and her commissioning life!
But dont let that mislead you, beacuse her work packs a punch across all the flora & fauna. Gorgeous florals. Juicy fruits. Pottering people. It's all there and looking lush!
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Work with Barbra via the below links
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work - barbraignatiev.com
insta - abarbarianheart
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01 June 2026
Katie Rudge - Character Cuteness
Cats and dogs and frogs - Oh my! Spotted on Instagram, Katie's work is jam packed with super cute characters. Her work can be found across greetings, publishing, fashion and homeware. The whole cuteness caboodle!
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Work with Katie via the below links
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work - thebrightagency
insta - patternsbykatie
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22 May 2026
Friday Fuel - London
Inspired by a lovely sunny trip to the capitol - Spotted is beeping it's big red bus horn this morning! Another commercially sought after theme that can be hard to take a fresh spin on - but not for these talented artists. Take a stroll through these wonderful patterns and prints and be transported to your nearest underground station!
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Images credited through links.
Friday Fuel
20 May 2026
Clare Owen - Stunning Folio
Award winning Bristol based illustrator Clare has an absolutely stunnning folio of gorgeous reportage style work. It plays to so many strengths and has garnered an impressive client list. I'm particularly fond of the pieces that incorporate collage, the found snippets lend an authority to the playful drawing.
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Just ace! - oh and a really lovely website to boot!
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Work with Clare via the below links
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web - clareowen.com
insta - clareowenillustration
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19 May 2026
M&S - Open Birthday Greetings
Another little wonder through London - this time in Marks & Spencer Oxford Circus. A little mini whizz through some lovely open birthday ranges. Definitely something for everyone!
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Available in stores
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web - marksandspencer.com
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18 May 2026
Zoë Ingram - Wildly Detailed
Zoë's work was first Spotted during the 'Bird' Friday Fuel feature a couple fo weeks back - and I couldn't resist pencilling in a full feature. Edinburgh based Zoë has an impressive client list covering the greetings, textile and publishing industries. She is also the proud author of “Oh, My Gouache!” and “Drawing for the Soul”, published by David and Charles.
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Work with Zoë via the below links
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web - zoeingram.com
insta - zoeingram.art
shop - zoeingram.com/books
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14 May 2026
JoJo Coco - Print & Pattern Designer
Super fresh patterns on Spotted today! Designer Joanne Cocker worked for over 20 years in the design industry before stepping out into the freelance realm. This has lead to a series of exciting projects in collaboration with an impressive client list.
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Following these successful partnerships, Joanne is looking to extend her license portfolio and collaborate with brands that share her passion for quality and detail.
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web - jojococodesign.com
insta - jojococodesign
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14 May 2026
Sainsbury's - Father's Day
Spotted had a nice pleasant little nosy around Sainsbury's yesterday, on the look out for fab Father's Day greets! Some lovely cuties were found. Not just sweet but also inclusive. I loved the pop-up tool box. Also spotted; 3D, lettered, cute, tradish & cartoon. Bases covered!
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Lovely work Sainsbury's!
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Shop instore - www.sainsburys.co.uk
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