Each week, we spot the newest and nicest
in Surface Pattern Design & Illustration.
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.
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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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12 May 2026
John Lewis - Oxford Street
Part 2 of Spotted in London! More open birthday greetings were the agenda & John Lewis' buyers had things beautifully covered. Really nice options for both him & her, old & young.
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Congrats to these artists being featured in such a renowned flagship store!
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Shop instore & online - johnlewis.com
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11 May 2026
Foyles - Southbank
Spotted was on the road last week and skulking around the fave London haunts. This included all things book shop and all things Southbank! I popped into both the big Foyles at Charing Cross & the little sister at Royal Festival Hall. Here is a little snoop at some of their gorgeous birthday ranges from a variety of publishers.
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Hats off to the buying team for these corkers!
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Shop instore & online - foyles.co.uk
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08 May 2026
Friday Fuel - Birds
A little birdy told me this week is all about our favourited wing-ed friends. Birds are such a rich source of creative output and there are such a great many options to reference across all seasons and celebrations. .What's your favoutire? I do love a little wren.. and a toucan and a... ... I'll stop there.. .. oh and robins!.Images credited through links.
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⚡ Call Out - MAY Features ⚡
spottedblog.co.uk is on the look out for May features!
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✏️ New project in the wild?
✏️ Fresh range you want seen?
✏️ Shiny new website you want to share?
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Anyhow!
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05 MAY 2026
Ali Bond - Greetings Guru
Ali Bond is a designer & Illustrator creating some absolute bangers for the highly regarded Sainsbury's greetings ranges.
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Across all seasons and celebrations, Ali has produced designs that are not only gorgeously heartfelt, but that are commercially charming as heck!
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Great greetings!
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insta - ali_designer_illustrator
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05 MAY 2026
Pippa Hobbs - Painterly Pretties
Pippa is an Illustrator & Designer with a background in greetings cards & gift wrap. Growing up in the countryside has had an obvious influence on Pippa's visual toolbox!
She enjoys creating colourful illustrations, with her style often being described as naive and playful - although one could argue there is a maturity to her naivety in her choice of colour & subject.
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So nice!.
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Work with Pippa here -
website - pippahobbs.co.uk
insta - pippahobbsillustration
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