Picture books are the magical doorways that introduce young children to the wondrous world of storytelling. These beautifully crafted books, filled with captivating illustrations and simple yet engaging narratives, have the power to enchant, educate, and inspire young minds. At Happydesigner, we have had the privilege of being a part of this enchanting world, creating…
Brand Identity: The Power of Custom Logo and Branding for Children’s Books
In the enchanting world of children’s books, a strong brand identity is essential for captivating young readers and establishing a lasting presence in the market. A well-designed logo and cohesive branding strategy can make all the difference in attracting the attention of children, parents, and publishers alike. At Happydesigner, we understand the power of custom…
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & Features from November 2023
STOP PRESS: HAPPYDESIGNER HAVE MOVED! As announced in our September blog, we are pleased (and VERY relieved) to announce that we are now settled into our new home, and the studio is back to full operation. The move proved to be far more problematic than we ever anticipated, but, in hindsight, we should have expected…
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & Features from September 2023
STOP PRESS: HAPPYDESIGNER ARE ON THE MOVE! Apologies for the slightly shorter blog this month, as much of our time is being spent on getting organised for our impending move to new premises. Happydesigner’s new home will soon be in a 17th Century Grade 2 listed building full of quirky-shaped rooms and lots of old,…
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & Features from August 2023
August Overview The hectic year continues apace, with no signs of letting up, but we love what we do here at Happydesigner, so it’s all good! Perhaps the sun may not have been shining as much as we would have liked throughout August, but the studio has remained as bright and as colourful as ever,…
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & features of July 2023
Welcome to the first edition of the Happydesigner Piggy Post! It’s been a pretty hectic year so far at Happydesigner HQ, and July has been no exception; with lots of beautifully illustrated children’s books having been completed, new ones beginning, old doors closing, and exciting new ones opening wide, it has most certainly been a…
A love letter to rain – why we’re mad about the wet stuff
Get your wellie boots on, ladies and gents, boys and girls, because we are enjoying an awful lot of rain at the moment. Even if it stops soon, we’ve got plenty of puddles to splash about it. Fantastic! Because while many people don’t like rain, you’ll not be surprised to learn that the glass-half-full team…
Another gong for the Happydesigner team
We’re not normally ones to blow our own trumpet, but we are chuffed to bits to have won an illustration award for the second year in a row. Yours truly – i.e. Happydesigner – has been named Illustration Studio of the Year 2023 in the annual Prestige Awards. We were first given this award in…
What Christmas traditions do you remember?
Christmas is on its way (on no it isn’t, oh yes it is – and, of course, panto season is upon us too!) So, at Happydesigner HQ, we’ve been turning our attention to Christmases past, and the traditions we remember from our childhoods. For many children, Christmas is that magical time when Santa pops down the chimney,…