Happydesigner
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A magical studio specialising in fully illustrated Children's books & IP design (Say 👋 to our studio cat, @oherikofficial!) Member @theaoi @scbwi @ecologi_hq
Ashford, England
Joined September 2008
He tests pens, supervises artwork, and judges everything from the printer tray. This is Erik—the rescue cat who runs the studio.
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Meet Erik—the rescue cat turned muse behind an illustrated world of books, blogs, and sustainable charm. Dive into his story of curiosity and creativity: .
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Say Hello to a Cat Like No Other Cats and creativity go hand in paw here at Happydesigner. When a ginger-and-white rescue feline named Erik joined our family, we never expected he’d go on to inspire...
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Today’s drawing desk features:.☑️ A whale in wellies.☑️ A pug in a mud puddle .☑️ Three grumpy goats.It’s just a regular Tuesday at Happy Designer 🖍️🦄.#BehindTheScenes #IllustrationInProgress
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Ducks have regional accents — yep, a city duck might sound different from a country duck. Either way, ducks are adorable, slightly chaotic, and 100% book character material. 💛📚.#HappyDesigner #FunAnimalFacts
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📖 Reading Matters.The most powerful 5-minute habit?.Reading with your child every day. 📚.It builds confidence, vocabulary, and a lifelong love of learning—and we’re honoured to be part of that journey through our books. #ReadTogether #ChildrensBooksMatter
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📸 Behind-the-Scenes Peek.Here’s a sneak peek of a current project: think jungle fun, party animals and a VERY cheeky tiger! 🐯🎨.Your book could be next—let’s create something wonderful!.#IllustrationInProgress #ChildrenBookDesign
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A leaf can be a lion’s mane. A twig can be a dragon’s tail. With a little imagination, nature becomes a story waiting to be told. 🌿
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🐝 Don’t Step on a Bee Day.A gentle reminder: Be kind to bees.They make the world a lot sweeter 🍯💛.(Sarah has illustrated a surprisingly high number of buzzing characters over the years!).#DontStepOnABeeDay #HappyIllustration #BeeKind
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The world needs more kindness, colour, and stories that make little hearts smile. If you’re creating something magical today — keep going. You’re doing amazing. 💛✨.#HappyDesigner #ChildrensBooks #CreativeMotivation
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Reading just 20 minutes a day exposes kids to 1.8 million words a year!.That’s a lot of dragons, ducks, lions, pirates and pandas! 🐉🦆🦁🏴☠️🐼.Let’s keep those imaginations fuelled 🚀.#ImportanceOfReading #HappyFacts
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Thinking of writing a book but not sure where to start?.Start small. Start scribbly. Start silly. Start anyway—we’ll help with the rest 💛.#StartYourStory #AuthorSupport #HappyDesigner
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A stick, a leaf, a little imagination—that’s all it takes. 🌿. Here’s a peek at our nature crafting video for children!. Watch the full version on YouTube 🎥
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Start where you are. Use what you have. Dream as big as you like. Then email us—we’ll help you illustrate it! 🖌️🌟.#CreativityInMotion #StartYourBook #HappyDesignerEncouragement
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A little overtime in the studio for Sarah this weekend, she's finishing another fab book!!! ✍️ 📙 😀 #workingweekend
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We love working with new and returning authors alike. Whether it’s your first book or your fifth, your story deserves love, creativity, and a pinch of sparkle 🌟.Let’s make something unforgettable. #AuthorSupport #HappyDesignerBooks
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New on the blog: Discover the joy of nature crafting with children—using nothing but leaves, twigs, and imagination. A celebration of creativity and the outdoors. 👉 Read more:
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https://youtu.be/832O8ETEJd4 Crafting with the natural world isn’t just a lovely way to pass the time—it’s a chance to slow down, connect with the outdoors, and create something meaningful with your...
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Not every day is a masterpiece. Some days are messy sketchbook days — and that’s okay. 💛.#GentleCreativeReminder #ProgressNotPerfection
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Looking for inspiration, process insights, or just pretty things to look at?.Pop by our creative corner:.🌐 #WebsiteWander #CreativeResources
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