We are influenced by a lot more than design around us, in our blog we will add photography, architecture, art and anything else that sparks our curiosity. All along with anything happening in the studio and our design classics.
2021 has fully arrived, feeling quite similar to 2020 if we are honest but already we have some great things happening at … [Read more]
‘V is for Vector’ and ‘W is for Websites’. The beauty of big design without compromise on quality, plus web design is … [Read more]
What a year! Despite the challenges of Covid-19 we have managed to produce some work that we as a studio are really … [Read more]
This French farmhouse really is an adventure. It feels wonderfully rustic as well as quite unexpected. The owner’s of this crumbling French … [Read more]
I saw a post on Miss Moss which made me smile today. Shared were images from Ikea catalogues from 1983 and 1984. … [Read more]
William Morris is an artist I am so familiar with, his intricate botanical patterns have been part of my life. The wallpaper … [Read more]
Today I thought I would share some art from Belgium painter Jan van Beers (27 March 1852 – 17 November 1927), his hyper … [Read more]
R is for Resolution, S is for Serif, T is for Typography and U is for Uppercase. This month we talk focus, … [Read more]
I only recently came across the stunning work of artist Abel Rodríguez. He creates really meticulous drawings of his home, the Colombian … [Read more]
Classicism executed with modern restraint, love this Australian home. Known as Peppertree Villa this calming sprawling property was built after World War … [Read more]
This is eerily fascinating. Normally when things start to grow mould my reaction is to throw them out, not lean in closer, … [Read more]
What a brilliant idea, Converse City Forests aims to produce street art that has the cleaning power of 3,000 trees. Amazingly this … [Read more]
Lockdown may have produced many constraints in our lives across the world in these Covid-Times, but you can’t curtail creativity! Life does … [Read more]
Yes – here is what we have in our July newsleter! A different way of seeing things, ‘N is for Negative Space’ … [Read more]
London-based furniture designer Yinka Ilori brings the colour to this new skate park in Lille, France. The La Condition Publique centre boasts … [Read more]
Or not, that’s kind of the point. UK student Lucy Hughes founded the firm MarinaTex, cleverly cooking up in her kitchen a … [Read more]
The recent lockdown across the UK has lead creatives to think a little outside of the box. Firstly because its been very … [Read more]
Flaming June is here and we bring you the next letters from our Alphabet of Graphic Design calendar – L is for … [Read more]
Aren’t these lovely? What could be better for an artist than ceramic paint palettes. I have to confess I tend to use … [Read more]
This young couple in Paris gave their architect quite a brief, to create an apartment suitable for a young family and a … [Read more]
I thought this morning I’d share a couple of projects from London based designer Paul Cocksedge. I love his studio’s playfulness and … [Read more]
For February we continue our Alphabet of Graphic Design with the letters D (for Doodling) and E (Emails) – both part of … [Read more]
Woodker is a triple filtered vodka with Polish origin and beautiful minimal packaging. The textured print makes the most of the simple … [Read more]
I love botanical drawings, giving the time I would spend all day happily drawing plants, flowers and trees. Now the Biodiversity Heritage … [Read more]
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2020! We have a new calendar featuring our Alphabet of Graphic Design, each month we’ll explore … [Read more]
I wanted to share a design classic with you today, one with all the curves and colour of the 1960s and 1970s, … [Read more]
Hello and welcome to 2020. As I am sure you are well aware by now we love calendars. Pretty much every year … [Read more]
For our final newsletter of 2019 we bring you Bisto Gravy, a family favourite and a roast’s best friend. Also in this … [Read more]
Today flicking through the internet I came across the home of artist Tomás Colaço. Wonderfully eclectic with pretty much every surface painted, … [Read more]
This time of year calls for a more contemplative, withdrawn and peaceful aesthetic. The evenings draw in and I find myself hankering … [Read more]
This November we bring you Bird’s Custard, the vegan’s friend from the world’s best husband. Also in this month’s newsletter: Featured this … [Read more]
The late Rodney Smith provided the fashion world with some great and memorable moments. Inspired by his location, Smith brought a touch … [Read more]
For October we bring you chocolate, Cadbury’s to be precise. Find inside: drum playing gorillas, Roald Dahl and what this Brummie brand … [Read more]
I love discovering new art, new to me at least. A friend mentioned this artist the other day and I went about … [Read more]
…Or so I would think. The Inns Whiskey Bar in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, is by Wooton Designers. In a different approach the … [Read more]
Wow this is rather stunning, this bridge goes beyond its primary function, performing as both sculpture and museum. Firm BIG designed a … [Read more]
This month we bring your the story behind Hovis bread, a sci-fi director and what ‘Hovis’ could have been called… Also in … [Read more]
I just came across artist Judith Bergerson and I am loving her Art Nouveau leanings and the way she divides her landscapes … [Read more]
I am always impressed by architecture that responds so well to a chosen site, and what a situation we have here. Created … [Read more]
Who doesn’t love a spot of people watching! Finding a lovely street-side cafe and watching the world walk by is a lovely … [Read more]
This month our newsletter focuses on enhancing cheese on toast – with Lea and Perrins Worcester Sauce! Also in this month’s newsletter: … [Read more]
This lovely elevated structure is the first of possibly nine cabins built by Danish architect Sigurd Larsen. Perched 6-8m up in the trees, … [Read more]
Chinese studio Bentu have cleverly re-purposed a waste product I had never really considered before, into something beautiful. These flat, silky and … [Read more]
From our Cupboard Classics calendar this month we bring you Tiptree’s delicious strawberry jam (James Bond’s favourite!), and the family favourite, HP … [Read more]
Something a little spinny for a Tuesday, Italian graffiti artist Peeta transforms plain facades into optical illusions. His abstract artworks play with … [Read more]
At New York interior stylist Colin King’s blog it say he strives for ‘perfect imperfection’, I like that. This sort-after stylist knows … [Read more]
Solving the plastic problem not only takes us using less, but finding solutions for the insane amount of surplice we’ve all seen … [Read more]
I can’t find much information about these three designers, Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani, names often linked together. Beautifully elegant furniture … [Read more]
Three of our illustrations from our Cupboard Classics calendar are in this month’s newsletter. We hand illustrated famous packaging designs, and reveal … [Read more]
Such a stark contrast to the surrounds! This white protruding box sits boldly in the hills of Portugal. Every angle offers a … [Read more]
I’m loving the work of London-based illustrator, animator and artist Joey Yu. There is a real sense of movement in her artworks, … [Read more]
I am trying to work out if I like this chair. I think I do, its ergonomic and comfortable, Norwegian design from … [Read more]
Inspired by our design for the Wadebridge Wines Rum and Tequila Festival, I thought it might be nice to explore that green … [Read more]
We have had a pretty busy start to this year in the studio! Lots of lovely work to show you, this is … [Read more]
I spotted this joyful textile at a website full of pieces of design for architects. I just love how the colours merge … [Read more]
We open this year with a double portion! Two of our illustrations from our new Cupboard Classics calendar. We hand illustrated famous … [Read more]
Carl motioned to me last week how he loved Picasso’s drawings so I thought I would share with you some of our … [Read more]
Jeanne Ludeke‘s box painting are beautiful. There is simple charm to the everyday, but when you understand her attachment to what one … [Read more]
Have you seen the work of Josie Lewis? Little moments of joy captured in a petri dish! Josie combines chemicals with resin … [Read more]
When thinking kid’s toys bright primary colours come to mind, but then I was a child of the 1980s. These days the … [Read more]
The latest of restaurateur Ricardo Giraudi is quite simply a masterpiece. His 8th Beefbar is a feast for the senses. Just off … [Read more]
December is a month of contradictions. It feels both still and slow, frozen in time as winter passes by. At the same … [Read more]
For our final newsletter of 2018 we have some iconic design from the capital, the Routemaster bus. Also in December’s newsletter: Featured this … [Read more]
My goodness what an epic task! British design studio Dorothy have created a musical map of the USA. So many songs reference … [Read more]
Kevin Murphy is a high-end hair care brand that sees their products as ‘skincare for the hair’, but this company has an … [Read more]
For November’s newsletter we have this classic piece of 1920s design, the Bibendum chair by Eileen Gray. Also in November’s newsletter: Featured this … [Read more]
It must come as no surprise being a graphic designer at all that I love graphic art. The simplicity, all the fluff … [Read more]
My its busy in the studio! In amongst our work for our lovely clients we have been creating our 2019 calendar. Next … [Read more]
For October’s newsletter we bring you the Singer sewing machine as our Design Classic, sold all over the world for more than … [Read more]
Terracotta tiles are standard fare across the sunnier side of the world, this house though makes me appreciate the material in a … [Read more]
I happily stumbled across the work of Copenhagen based artist Irene de Klerk Wolters. She is perhaps a step further in abstraction than my … [Read more]
For September’s newsletter we bring you table football as our Design Classic. A game with a competitive origin story and famous fans. … [Read more]
I am always learning something new about 3d printing, it really seems limitless. These benches are the product of a collaboration with … [Read more]
We were recently considering blinds for our sunny new office. We chose some lovely wide white slats, but often the issue with … [Read more]
For August’s newsletter we bring you a logo that has been copied the world over, the I ‘heart’ New York logo by … [Read more]
The Neobio kids restaurant in Shanghai, China has the world talking. It really is a mixture of Disney Land, Chitty Chitty Bang … [Read more]
For July’s newsletter we bring you an Eighties Design Classic synonymous with the future! The DeLorean car. Also in July’s newsletter: Featured this … [Read more]
I don’t think I was aware there was an underwater photography competition in the UK, though it makes perfect sense. We have … [Read more]
I was scrolling through the blog of The Jealous Curator today. There is always something to catch my eye, this morning it … [Read more]
For June’s newsletter we bring you some very vibrant British technology, the Orange amplifier as our chosen design classic. Also in June’s newsletter: … [Read more]
Excitingly our office move is complete. It took time but finally we are happily settled in out new spot across the river. … [Read more]
A lovely bit of furniture design for our blog post this month. The stylish 22 collection was the idea of Børge Mogensen, … [Read more]
For May’s newsletter we bring you an iconic dress inspired by artist Mondrian and captured by Yves Saint Laurent. Also in May’s newsletter: … [Read more]
Mexican artist and art director Luis Lili uses his hand typography skills to breath fresh air into established brands. He takes world … [Read more]
British artist Ann Carrington, among other things, creates botanical still life sculptures with spoons. Inspired by the great Dutch painters of the … [Read more]
Just in the nick of time! This newsletter brings you a design classic that has a novel way to tackle stairs! Along … [Read more]
Times are a changing at Pickle Design. With Carl’s growing family it seemed the right time to move house, which means moving … [Read more]
Well this looks cool, designer Gao Yang has created an alphabet to celebrate the legacy of Braun. All the letters are made … [Read more]
Having watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid for the first time recently I was struck by the beauty of Bolivia. Then … [Read more]
For March we bring you our latest Design Classic, the typeface Helvetica. Swiss design at its best. Along with… Also in March’s newsletter: … [Read more]
We all love LEGO, when I was growing up it was the pirate ship I adored, complete with treasure trove and shiny … [Read more]
Its nice to see a beautifully followed through brand! This one for Northern Irish farm Millbank is just one of those. The … [Read more]
February is here and this month we bring you a 1930s tennis sensation and his trademark shirt. Along with… Also in February’s newsletter: … [Read more]
When I am not busily designing at Pickle, or writing a blog post for here I update a few other blogs we … [Read more]
Concrete can be brutal, cold and towering as well as smooth and beautiful, but rarely elegant. With the invention of Concrete Canvas, … [Read more]
Our first newsletter of 2018!! Exciting. We bring you a chair inspired by a bike, the Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer of … [Read more]
So many different things inspire me here at Pickle, sometimes it is graphic design but mostly it is a more broad sense … [Read more]
For almost a decade now we have been bringing you our Pickle Design calendars. Its lovely having the chance to design personal … [Read more]
2017 draws to a close and we bring you our latest design classic – Levis 501 Jeans. Timeless, iconic and re-discovered by … [Read more]
Today I discovered the work of Julie Hickson, an Australian artist. I find that botanicals inspire me the most (watch this space … [Read more]
Normally I long to go to places that are warmer than our fair England but at the moment I do find myself … [Read more]
November is here and we bring you the Platner Armchair as our design classic. Insanely technical for something that looks so elegant! … [Read more]
We have been enjoying the most wonderful autumn, but today the soggy grey has descended. So I scoured the web for light … [Read more]
For October we bring you the Roberts RT66 Radio, retro design that is truly British. Along with… Also in October’s newsletter: Featured web … [Read more]
I think because of the crazy fast pace of modern life, and in particular technology, we hanker after the old, the retro, … [Read more]
I have always had a leaning towards print making. I think I love the extra depth of mood that can be created … [Read more]
The hero of Finnish ceramics, Birger Johannes Kaipiainen (1915-1988) loved his chosen profession. he graduated from the Central School of Arts and Crafts … [Read more]
For September enjoy a retro design classic making a comeback; the Adidas Campus trainer. Along with… Also in September’s newsletter: Featured branding and … [Read more]
Architect-turned-baker Dinara Kasko creates exhibition-worthy cakes that taste delicious. Dinara brings all the knowledge gained in her previous field to patisserie, using … [Read more]
Kids get all the best things! Did you know you can get magnetic dinosaur wallpaper? Endless fun for the imagination. Sian Zeng … [Read more]
Sometimes furniture comes complete with its own character, and that is what I love about the Flak stool by Punt. The modern … [Read more]
Today I thought it might be nice to gaze into the artwork of Joseph Mallord William Turner. I came across one of his … [Read more]
Welcome to August! We have a puzzling 80s Design Classic, find all about the origins of the Rubik’s Cube. Along with… Also … [Read more]
When you are considering which wine to buy these days there are beautiful labels every where you look vying for your attention. … [Read more]
Welcome to our July newsletter! It’s all going on in the studio, we are getting groovy with our Design Classic, the Lava … [Read more]
Such an intriguing space – part cave part house. In fact, what it feels like in this interior is that the cave … [Read more]
Recently we have been making lots of websites responsive, or as Google phrases it, mobile friendly. This is like creating 3 websites … [Read more]
What lovely weather for British flowers week! Glorious sunshine and a pure blue sky are the perfect backdrop to celebrate our native … [Read more]
Welcome to June and our latest newsletter! We delve back into Edwardian history to a revolutionary piece of Viennese design, just to hang … [Read more]
I hadn’t given much thought in the past to the science of colour, but it turns out we haven’t had a new … [Read more]
Smart, very smart, Studio Roosegaarde has designed a bike that actually cleans the air as you peddle. Daan Roosegaarde of the studio … [Read more]
We thought you would bring you some of the projects we have been working on recently. Life is always colourful at Pickle … [Read more]
From NASA engineer to artist – Kim Keever now squeezes paint into water and captures the results on camera. Mesmerising. The resulting … [Read more]
May is here and so is our latest newsletter! You will find our chosen design classic, this month it’s Superman’s changing room – the … [Read more]
This is Hotel Buena Vista, in Mosman, Australia. The interior is designed by SJB, in collaboration with Tess Regan Design – and it … [Read more]
I love arial photographs, they encourage me to pause, stop, think, and see the world in a different way. I know the … [Read more]
Love it or hate it, April is here along with our divisive Design Classic. The traditional good-for-you spread, Marmite. Along with… Also … [Read more]
Anyone who follows our Facebook page or Pinterest account must know my love for pattern! The branding we created for clients Wadebridge … [Read more]
This new and exciting table has such a strokable quality! The dimpled metal surface is crying out to be touched and I … [Read more]
Welcome to our March newsletter, this month we get musical with the legendary Fender Strat, a design classic of rockstar status. Along with… Also in … [Read more]
Peter Bellerby simply wanted to find a globe for his father, not finding one of the right quality (either too old and … [Read more]
Liverpool 61, a light and breathy residential block in Mexico City designed by architecture firm MMX. Carefully designed cavities enable daylight and … [Read more]
Here is a selection of the captivating work by Dahlov Ipcar who passed away at the beginning of February 2017, aged 99. … [Read more]
Welcome to our February newsletter, this month we present the wonderful Smeg fridge in all its retro glory. Just take a look at … [Read more]
As you know at Pickle, we love chairs (well we do spend most of our working day sitting), our 2014 calendar just … [Read more]
An interesting question, surely pretty hard to answer. Artist Zuza Mengham creates resin sculptures which try to translate scent. In a project … [Read more]
Welcome to our January newsletter, carrying on our Design Classic theme we have illustrated the famous Swiss Army Knife, the ultimate all-in-one which has … [Read more]
This is ‘Yǔzhòu’, a colour-drenched maze created as part of the Luneng Sanya Bay Light and Art Festival in Hainan, China. Imagine being … [Read more]
MAD Architects really chose their name well. Have you seen the Chinese Harbin Opera House? The forms are so fluid, so brave and … [Read more]
As our final blog post of the year, we thought we would bring you our Design Classic round up! We just loved … [Read more]
Welcome to our December newsletter, this month we feature a family favourite as well as a worthy Design Classic – Scrabble! Along … [Read more]
China’s famous Wulingyan region is about to get some very subtle and beautiful design. How do you connect epic stones and maximise … [Read more]
To mark 100 years since the great crime writer published her first book, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Royal Mail have released some … [Read more]
Wow, this award ceremony may only be in its second year but the photographs featured are just breath-taking. Some are very much … [Read more]
Welcome to our November newsletter, this month we feature the iconic Coca-Cola bottle. The brief to the designers was to create a bottle … [Read more]
Wow, this is a disorientating and rather wonderful space. The Hôtel Plaza Athènèe has Bond glamour in spades, designer Patrick Jouin has … [Read more]
Welcome to our October newsletter, this month we feature the stylish Lambretta Scooter in all its Mod coolness. Along with… Also in … [Read more]
Yep, you heard me right, ‘Making Weather’ is a levitating bluetooth speaker with LED lights that create a lightning storm in your home. … [Read more]
Siba Sahabi is what is known as a ‘poetic designer’, from her base in Amsterdam Siba seeks to translate cultural heritage into contemporary … [Read more]
These new Chesterfield sofas from Alexander and James caught our eye as did the photography. Setting the distinctive furniture in amongst rich colours … [Read more]
Artist Fabian Oefner explores iridescence with a series of photographs that is simply mesmerising. We have all seen a bit of car … [Read more]
Sad news on Thursday the 8th of September when Prince Buster passed away. A true legend, shaping a whole music scene, Jamaican … [Read more]
September features the classic flip clock – immortalised in film Ground Hog Day signalling the recurring start of Bill Murray’s nightmare. Find out … [Read more]
For World Photography Day 2016 I thought it might be nice to see some iconic stars of the 60s. These brilliant shots … [Read more]
As you may well know (we don’t talk about it much) we have been inspired by vintage travel posters for this year’s … [Read more]
August’s newsletter is pure summer – Breton stripes with a surprisingly lawful origin, from work wear to Paris catwalks and forever in … [Read more]
I’ve always been a fan of Richard Serra’s incredible sculptures, and when I came across his monochrome art I was just as … [Read more]
Driving to work for me takes about half an hour, beautiful country lanes and slightly frustrating traffic! I pass the time by … [Read more]
You can instantly see the stylised kids’ drawings that inspired this kindergarten design in Copenhagen, Denmark. A very ambitious architectural project that … [Read more]
It is hot hot hot here in the studio today. Fan on, windows open and doors wide. So we thought we’d bring … [Read more]
July’s newsletter features the superb branding for Mexico’s Olympics in 1968 by the great designer, Lance Wyman. Truly iconic! Along with… Also in July’s newsletter: … [Read more]
We’ve been busy! Its not long now until the Wadebridge Wines North Cornwall Gin Festival. The festival is on the 23rd of … [Read more]
Oh what a fun project it would be to design a block of choc, that simple rectangular shape is a dream for … [Read more]
I’m not even sure if that is a word, but it is definitely a process. Anna Atkins has carved quite a name … [Read more]
Welcome to British Flowers Week! Something we in the studio love is nature. Having just had the hedgerows packed full of bluebells vying … [Read more]
Euro 2016 kicks off in under two hours in Paris, I’m a little excited! Had to do some thing to mark the … [Read more]
Early colour photographs fascinate me. My Nan used to hand colour photographs and I was always mesmerised by their other world quality. … [Read more]
June’s newsletter features a slightly mysterious sofa – the Chesterfield. The studded couch has graced many a home with some rather famous connections. Along with… … [Read more]
We had to do something to mark the arrival of the first recording from The Stone Roses in 21 years! A little … [Read more]
I saw a sketch today of Vincent Van Gogh and it made me think. So often we just see the stunning finished work … [Read more]
May’s newsletter brings an Italian design classic that graces many a breakfast table – the timeless Moka Pot by Bialetti. Why has … [Read more]
So many things have caught my eye and attention this week. As always I am drawn to colour, pattern and personalities. Today … [Read more]
Resembling simple black and white sketches at first glance, these are in fact life-size porcelain sculptures crafted by London-based artist Katharine Morling. … [Read more]
Our newsletter for April is full to the brim. We chose a design classic that is as quirky as it is beautiful … [Read more]
I recently return from a trip to the Czech Republic, some great days spent in bustling Prague and an excursion to the … [Read more]
When I heard the news today I had to draw a little tribute from Pickle Design to one of the few genuine … [Read more]
I couldn’t help but do a little doodle of one of the most recognisable record label logos I’ve come across. Trojan Records … [Read more]
A deceptively simple and modest structure, every part of the Royal Belgian Yacht Club is integral to the whole. It was erected … [Read more]
This weeks inspiration is far off, moody and exotic! Sea green, scenic cabinets and far away fashion. .. Emma 1 Natalie Martin, designer inspired … [Read more]
Our design classic for March is a style icon in its own right, Chanel No.5 perfume. We look into the design of … [Read more]
Some of our favourite graphic design goes back to the origins of the medium, when there was a fine line between art, … [Read more]
This is a really gorgeous rebrand of a restaurant on Toronto’s Queen Street West. Nota Bene was relaunched in 2016, so chef … [Read more]
This month we look at a canvas – but not just any, the canvas of the feet, Converse. This iconic shoe started life … [Read more]
An excellent selection of images from a collection of portraits of Debbie Harry taken by Brian Aris from 1977 to 1988, they … [Read more]
Brilliant little movie frames illustrated by Tel Aviv-based artist Gustavo Viselner. Created as posters he has selected very recognisable scenes and quotes … [Read more]
The incredible International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland, designed by JEMS Architekci. Architecture that serves its purpose well while adding so much … [Read more]
A snapshot of where I have drawn my inspiration from this week. From aged circus lights to haute couture, from paper cups to neon. Feast … [Read more]
This is right up my street! We looked at vintage logos and symbols when creating the Pickle Design brand, letting the era … [Read more]
In the outskirts of Foshan City, China, you will find this incredible wooden footbridge, designed by architects ADARC Associates. The form of … [Read more]
This year we designed a gift for our rather lovely clients, a Pickle Design tote. In the past with have given chocolates … [Read more]
We’ve got it up at home, but only stuck to the kitchen door, need to get it framed! That means a little … [Read more]
I love this imaginative branding and packaging design for Chen Nguyen, they create pastries which are distributed throughout Vietnam and China. Fable … [Read more]
After the news broke on Monday morning that David Bowie had passed away, we didn’t add a design classic to January’s newsletter. … [Read more]
Deceptively simple but we believe Lego is indeed a design classic. The humble brick has stood the test of time – creating … [Read more]
November’s design classic is Ray-Ban’s Wayfarer Sunglasses. So very cool, these iconic accessories have graced many a famous face. Innovation and style … [Read more]
We just had to share this incredible images by Dora Kontha, a photographer born in Budapest and now living in Copenhagen. She describes herself as … [Read more]
October’s design classic is the Series 300 British Post Office phone. Black bakelite, this sturdy standard was in production between the 1920s … [Read more]
More art sculpture than practical apparatus, meet the Philippe Starck lemon squeezer, the juicy salif – our September newsletter design classic, produced … [Read more]
Illustration for the cover of International Textiles No. 377 from 1964, by the brilliant René Gruau. I love the confidence not to … [Read more]
A favourite for every designer’s desk (we have two!) this design classic looks down on other lamps.