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Peppertree Villa

23rd September 2020

Classicism executed with modern restraint, love this Australian home. Known as Peppertree Villa this calming sprawling property was built after World War … [Read more]

Macro Mould

9th September 2020

This is eerily fascinating. Normally when things start to grow mould my reaction is to throw them out, not lean in closer, … [Read more]

Art That Cleans The Air

24th August 2020

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]

Famous Artworks Re-created at Home

5th August 2020

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]

The July Newsletter – NO

23rd July 2020

Yes – here is what we have in our July newsleter! A different way of seeing things, ‘N is for Negative Space’ … [Read more]

Brightly Coloured Skate Park

15th July 2020

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]

Something Fishy

22nd June 2020

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]

London in Lockdown

3rd June 2020

The recent lockdown across the UK has lead creatives to think a little outside of the box. Firstly because its been very … [Read more]

The June Newsletter – LM

2nd June 2020

Flaming June is here and we bring you the next letters from our Alphabet of Graphic Design calendar – L is for … [Read more]

Ceramic Artist Palettes

20th May 2020

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]

An Apartment Named After The Cat

17th March 2020

This young couple in Paris gave their architect quite a brief, to create an apartment suitable for a young family and a … [Read more]

Paul Cocksedge Studio

3rd March 2020

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]

The February Newsletter – DE

29th February 2020

For February we continue our Alphabet of Graphic Design with the letters D (for Doodling) and E (Emails) – both part of … [Read more]

Lovely Textured Design

18th February 2020

Woodker is a triple filtered vodka with Polish origin and beautiful minimal packaging. The textured print makes the most of the simple … [Read more]

The Biodiversity Heritage Library

4th February 2020

I love botanical drawings, giving the time I would spend all day happily drawing plants, flowers and trees. Now the Biodiversity Heritage … [Read more]

The January Newsletter – ABC

30th January 2020

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]

The Ribbon Chair

21st January 2020

I wanted to share a design classic with you today, one with all the curves and colour of the 1960s and 1970s, … [Read more]

New Calendar for 2020!

8th January 2020

Hello and welcome to 2020. As I am sure you are well aware by now we love calendars. Pretty much every year … [Read more]

The December Newsletter – Bird’s Custard

24th December 2019

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]

An Eclectic Artist’s Home

10th December 2019

Today flicking through the internet I came across the home of artist Tomás Colaço. Wonderfully eclectic with pretty much every surface painted, … [Read more]

Muted Shades

26th November 2019

This time of year calls for a more contemplative, withdrawn and peaceful aesthetic. The evenings draw in and I find myself hankering … [Read more]

The November Newsletter – Bird’s Custard

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 Photography of Rodney Smith

12th November 2019

The late Rodney Smith provided the fashion world with some great and memorable moments. Inspired by his location, Smith brought a touch … [Read more]

The October Newsletter – Cadbury’s Chocolate

31st October 2019

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]

Conyers Barker

29th October 2019

I love discovering new art, new to me at least. A friend mentioned this artist the other day and I went about … [Read more]

What it Feels Like to be in a Glass of Whiskey

15th October 2019

…Or so I would think. The Inns Whiskey Bar in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, is by Wooton Designers. In a different approach the … [Read more]

The Twist

2nd October 2019

Wow this is rather stunning, this bridge goes beyond its primary function, performing as both sculpture and museum. Firm BIG designed a … [Read more]

The September Newsletter – Hovis Bread

30th September 2019

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]

Judith Bergerson

17th September 2019

I just came across artist Judith Bergerson and I am loving her Art Nouveau leanings and the way she divides her landscapes … [Read more]

New Zealand House Surrounded By Trees

3rd September 2019

I am always impressed by architecture that responds so well to a chosen site, and what a situation we have here. Created … [Read more]

Street Style

20th August 2019

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]

The August Newsletter – Lea and Perrins Worcester Sauce

8th August 2019

This month our newsletter focuses on enhancing cheese on toast – with Lea and Perrins Worcester Sauce! Also in this month’s newsletter: … [Read more]

The Tree House Hotel

6th August 2019

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]

Beautiful Recycled Charger

23rd July 2019

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]

Early Summer Newsletter – Tiptree’s Strawberry Jam and HP Sauce

22nd July 2019

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]

Mind-Bending Graffiti

9th July 2019

Something a little spinny for a Tuesday, Italian graffiti artist Peeta transforms plain facades into optical illusions. His abstract artworks play with … [Read more]

Perfect Imperfection

25th June 2019

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]

Rugs Made From Plastic Bottles

11th June 2019

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]

Elegant Italian Design

30th May 2019

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]

The May Newsletter – Coleman’s Mustard, Twinings Tea and McVitie’s Digestives

27th May 2019

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]

A White Slab of Architecture

15th May 2019

Such a stark contrast to the surrounds! This white protruding box sits boldly in the hills of Portugal. Every angle offers a … [Read more]

Joey Yu Captures Life in Full Colour

30th April 2019

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]

Creepy Crawly 1980s Chair Design

16th April 2019

I am trying to work out if I like this chair. I think I do, its ergonomic and comfortable, Norwegian design from … [Read more]

The Land of Pink and Green

2nd April 2019

Inspired by our design for the Wadebridge Wines Rum and Tequila Festival, I thought it might be nice to explore that green … [Read more]

The Latest from the Studio

19th March 2019

We have had a pretty busy start to this year in the studio! Lots of lovely work to show you, this is … [Read more]

Canevas Geo by Charlotte Lancelot

5th March 2019

I spotted this joyful textile at a website full of pieces of design for architects. I just love how the colours merge … [Read more]

The February Newsletter – Lyle’s Golden Syrup and Marmite

28th February 2019

We open this year with a double portion! Two of our illustrations from our new Cupboard Classics calendar. We hand illustrated famous … [Read more]

Picasso’s Drawings

19th February 2019

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]

Paintings of Family History

5th February 2019

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]

Petrified Art

22nd January 2019

Have you seen the work of Josie Lewis? Little moments of joy captured in a petri dish! Josie combines chemicals with resin … [Read more]

The Minimalist Race Car

8th January 2019

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]

An Art Nouveau Gem Rediscovered

18th December 2018

The latest of restaurateur Ricardo Giraudi is quite simply a masterpiece. His 8th Beefbar is a feast for the senses. Just off … [Read more]

Calendar Round-Up

4th December 2018

December is a month of contradictions. It feels both still and slow, frozen in time as winter passes by. At the same … [Read more]

The December Newsletter – The Routemaster Bus

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]

A Musical Map of America

20th November 2018

My goodness what an epic task! British design studio Dorothy have created a musical map of the USA. So many songs reference … [Read more]

Using up Waste Plastic with Beautiful Design

9th November 2018

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]

The November Newsletter – Bibendum Chair

7th November 2018

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]

Graphic Art by Corey Hurley

23rd October 2018

It must come as no surprise being a graphic designer at all that I love graphic art. The simplicity, all the fluff … [Read more]

2019 Calendar Sneak Peek!

9th October 2018

My its busy in the studio! In amongst our work for our lovely clients we have been creating our 2019 calendar. Next … [Read more]

The October Newsletter – Singer Sewing Machine

1st October 2018

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]

Warm Terracotta

25th September 2018

Terracotta tiles are standard fare across the sunnier side of the world, this house though makes me appreciate the material in a … [Read more]

Irene de Klerk Wolters

11th September 2018

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]

The September Newsletter – Table Football

4th September 2018

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]

Breaking the Mould with 3D Printing

28th August 2018

I am always learning something new about 3d printing, it really seems limitless. These benches are the product of a collaboration with … [Read more]

More Than Mere Blinds

14th August 2018

We were recently considering blinds for our sunny new office. We chose some lovely wide white slats, but often the issue with … [Read more]

The August Newsletter – The I Love New York Logo

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]

Fairytale Architecture in Shanghai

31st July 2018

The Neobio kids restaurant in Shanghai, China has the world talking. It really is a mixture of Disney Land, Chitty Chitty Bang … [Read more]

The July Newsletter – The DeLorean

17th July 2018

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]

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018

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]

The Architectural Art of Mark Dyball

3rd July 2018

I was scrolling through the blog of The Jealous Curator today. There is always something to catch my eye, this morning it … [Read more]

The June Newsletter – Orange Amps

27th June 2018

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]

We’re in!

19th June 2018

Excitingly our office move is complete. It took time but finally we are happily settled in out new spot across the river. … [Read more]

Mogensen 22 Collection

5th June 2018

A lovely bit of furniture design for our blog post this month. The stylish 22 collection was the idea of Børge Mogensen, … [Read more]

The May Newsletter – The Mondrian Dress

30th May 2018

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]

Famous Logos Get The Calligraphy Treatment

22nd May 2018

Mexican artist and art director Luis Lili uses his hand typography skills to breath fresh air into established brands. He takes world … [Read more]

Bouquets of Spoons

8th May 2018

British artist Ann Carrington, among other things, creates botanical still life sculptures with spoons. Inspired by the great Dutch painters of the … [Read more]

The April Newsletter – The Slinky

27th April 2018

Just in the nick of time! This newsletter brings you a design classic that has a novel way to tackle stairs! Along … [Read more]

We’re Moving!

24th April 2018

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]

The Braun Alphabet

10th April 2018

Well this looks cool, designer Gao Yang has created an alphabet to celebrate the legacy of Braun. All the letters are made … [Read more]

Beautiful Bolivia

28th March 2018

Having watched Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid for the first time recently I was struck by the beauty of Bolivia. Then … [Read more]

The March Newsletter – The Helvetica Typeface

15th March 2018

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]

LEGO Goes Green

13th March 2018

We all love LEGO, when I was growing up it was the pirate ship I adored, complete with treasure trove and shiny … [Read more]

A Well Executed Brand

28th February 2018

Its nice to see a beautifully followed through brand! This one for Northern Irish farm Millbank is just one of those. The … [Read more]

The February Newsletter – The Fred Perry Polo Shirt

14th February 2018

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]

Introducing Decorate My Sett

13th February 2018

When I am not busily designing at Pickle, or writing a blog post for here I update a few other blogs we … [Read more]

Unusually Elegant Concrete

30th January 2018

Concrete can be brutal, cold and towering as well as smooth and beautiful, but rarely elegant. With the invention of Concrete Canvas, … [Read more]

The January Newsletter – The Wassily Chair

25th January 2018

Our first newsletter of 2018!! Exciting. We bring you a chair inspired by a bike, the Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer of … [Read more]

The Amazing Photography of Brooke Holm

16th January 2018

So many different things inspire me here at Pickle, sometimes it is graphic design but mostly it is a more broad sense … [Read more]

Our New Calendar!

4th January 2018

For almost a decade now we have been bringing you our Pickle Design calendars. Its lovely having the chance to design personal … [Read more]

The December Newsletter – Levis 501 Jeans

18th December 2017

2017 draws to a close and we bring you our latest design classic – Levis 501 Jeans. Timeless, iconic and re-discovered by … [Read more]

Australian Botanical

5th December 2017

Today I discovered the work of Julie Hickson, an Australian artist. I find that botanicals inspire me the most (watch this space … [Read more]

Iceland Inspires

21st November 2017

Normally I long to go to places that are warmer than our fair England but at the moment I do find myself … [Read more]

The November Newsletter – The Platner Armchair

14th November 2017

November is here and we bring you the Platner Armchair as our design classic. Insanely technical for something that looks so elegant! … [Read more]

Here Comes the Sun

7th November 2017

We have been enjoying the most wonderful autumn, but today the soggy grey has descended. So I scoured the web for light … [Read more]

The October Newsletter – The Roberts Radio

25th October 2017

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]

The Typewriter is Back

24th October 2017

I think because of the crazy fast pace of modern life, and in particular technology, we hanker after the old, the retro, … [Read more]

Jamie Barnes Printmaker

10th October 2017

I have always had a leaning towards print making. I think I love the extra depth of mood that can be created … [Read more]

Birger Johannes Kaipiainen

26th September 2017

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]

The September Newsletter – Adidas Campus Shoe

19th September 2017

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]

Edible Maths

12th September 2017

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]

Dino Fun

5th September 2017

Kids get all the best things! Did you know you can get magnetic dinosaur wallpaper? Endless fun for the imagination. Sian Zeng … [Read more]

The Flak Stool

15th August 2017

Sometimes furniture comes complete with its own character, and that is what I love about the Flak stool by Punt. The modern … [Read more]

Enjoying Turner

1st August 2017

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]

The August Newsletter – The Rubik’s Cube

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]

Colour-Saturated Wine Design

18th July 2017

When you are considering which wine to buy these days there are beautiful labels every where you look vying for your attention. … [Read more]

The July Newsletter – The Lava Lamp

5th July 2017

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]

Part Cave Part Cube

4th July 2017

Such an intriguing space – part cave part house. In fact, what it feels like in this interior is that the cave … [Read more]

Responsive Web Design

26th June 2017

Recently we have been making lots of websites responsive, or as Google phrases it, mobile friendly. This is like creating 3 websites … [Read more]

British Flowers Week

19th June 2017

What lovely weather for British flowers week! Glorious sunshine and a pure blue sky are the perfect backdrop to celebrate our native … [Read more]

The June Newsletter – Café Daum Coat Stand

6th June 2017

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]

New Blue

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]

The Bicycle That Cleans the Air

23rd May 2017

Smart, very smart, Studio Roosegaarde has designed a bike that actually cleans the air as you peddle. Daan Roosegaarde of the studio … [Read more]

Three from the Studio

15th May 2017

We thought you would bring you some of the projects we have been working on recently. Life is always colourful at Pickle … [Read more]

Under Water Art

9th May 2017

From NASA engineer to artist – Kim Keever now squeezes paint into water and captures the results on camera. Mesmerising. The resulting … [Read more]

The May Newsletter – Red Telephone Box

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]

Curve Appeal

25th April 2017

This is Hotel Buena Vista, in Mosman, Australia. The interior is designed by SJB, in collaboration with Tess Regan Design – and it … [Read more]

South Africa from Above

11th April 2017

I love arial photographs, they encourage me to pause, stop, think, and see the world in a different way. I know the … [Read more]

The April Newsletter – Marmite

10th April 2017

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]

Wonderful Wallpaper

28th March 2017

Anyone who follows our Facebook page or Pinterest account must know my love for pattern! The branding we created for clients Wadebridge … [Read more]

More than a nod to Art Nouveau

14th March 2017

This new and exciting table has such a strokable quality! The dimpled metal surface is crying out to be touched and I … [Read more]

The March Newsletter – Fender Stratocaster

13th March 2017

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]

Making the World

28th February 2017

Peter Bellerby simply wanted to find a globe for his father, not finding one of the right quality (either too old and … [Read more]

Light Infiltrating Mexico City Block

24th February 2017

Liverpool 61, a light and breathy residential block in Mexico City designed by architecture firm MMX. Carefully designed cavities enable daylight and … [Read more]

Beautiful Illustrations by Dahlov Ipcar

17th February 2017

Here is a selection of the captivating work by Dahlov Ipcar who passed away at the beginning of February 2017, aged 99. … [Read more]

The February Newsletter – The Smeg Fridge

14th February 2017

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]

The P-11 Chair

As you know at Pickle, we love chairs (well we do spend most of our working day sitting), our 2014 calendar just … [Read more]

What Does Scent Look Like?

2nd February 2017

An interesting question, surely pretty hard to answer. Artist Zuza Mengham creates resin sculptures which try to translate scent. In a project … [Read more]

The January Newsletter – The Swiss Army Knife

26th January 2017

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]

Rainbow Labyrinth

17th January 2017

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]

Opera House with Curve Appeal

4th January 2017

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]

Design Classic Round Up

23rd December 2016

As our final blog post of the year, we thought we would bring you our Design Classic round up! We just loved … [Read more]

The December Newsletter – Scrabble

20th December 2016

Welcome to our December newsletter, this month we feature a family favourite as well as a worthy Design Classic – Scrabble! Along … [Read more]

Invisible Trails in China

13th December 2016

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]

Agatha Christie Stamps

29th November 2016

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]

The Siena International Photo Awards

15th November 2016

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]

The November Newsletter – The Coca-Cola Bottle

8th November 2016

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]

Aged French Decadence Brought Bang Up To Date

1st November 2016

Wow, this is a disorientating and rather wonderful space. The Hôtel Plaza Athènèe has Bond glamour in spades, designer Patrick Jouin has … [Read more]

The October Newsletter – The Lambretta Scooter

18th October 2016

Welcome to our October newsletter, this month we feature the stylish Lambretta Scooter in all its Mod coolness. Along with… Also in … [Read more]

Just a Levitating Cloud Speaker!

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]

Egyptian Blue

4th October 2016

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]

Opulent Chesterfields

30th September 2016

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]

Iridescent Oil

14th September 2016

Artist Fabian Oefner explores iridescence with a series of photographs that is simply mesmerising. We have all seen a bit of car … [Read more]

Farewell To Another Prince

9th September 2016

Sad news on Thursday the 8th of September when Prince Buster passed away. A true legend, shaping a whole music scene, Jamaican … [Read more]

The September Newsletter – The RC-6025 Flip Clock

8th September 2016

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]

60s Pop Captured by Stanley Bielecki

19th August 2016

For World Photography Day 2016 I thought it might be nice to see some iconic stars of the 60s. These brilliant shots … [Read more]

Vintage Travel Posters

16th August 2016

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]

The August Newsletter – The Breton Top

9th August 2016

August’s newsletter is pure summer – Breton stripes with a surprisingly lawful origin, from work wear to Paris catwalks and forever in … [Read more]

Richard Serra’s Monochrome Art

5th August 2016

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]

The Science of Beatrix Potter

29th July 2016

Driving to work for me takes about half an hour, beautiful country lanes and slightly frustrating traffic! I pass the time by … [Read more]

A Kindergarten Based on Children’s Drawings

22nd July 2016

You can instantly see the stylised kids’ drawings that inspired this kindergarten design in Copenhagen, Denmark. A very ambitious architectural project that … [Read more]

Tropical Breeze

19th July 2016

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]

The July Newsletter – Mexico 68

18th July 2016

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]

North Cornwall Gin Festival

11th July 2016

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]

Chocolate Packaging

30th June 2016

Oh what a fun project it would be to design a block of choc, that simple rectangular shape is a dream for … [Read more]

Anna Atkins Cyanotypographer

23rd June 2016

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]

British Flowers Week

13th June 2016

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]

Gazza Making History

10th June 2016

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

9th June 2016

Early colour photographs fascinate me. My Nan used to hand colour photographs and I was always mesmerised by their other world quality. … [Read more]

The June Newsletter – The Chesterfield

6th June 2016

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]

Made of Lemon

13th May 2016

We had to do something to mark the arrival of the first recording from The Stone Roses in 21 years! A little … [Read more]

The Process of a Genius

9th May 2016

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]

The May Newsletter – The Moka Pot

3rd May 2016

May’s newsletter brings an Italian design classic that graces many a breakfast table – the timeless Moka Pot by Bialetti. Why has … [Read more]

Weekly Musings From Emma

22nd April 2016

So many things have caught my eye and attention this week. As always I am drawn to colour, pattern and personalities. Today … [Read more]

Making the Trivial Art

7th April 2016

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]

The April Newsletter – The Citroën DS

5th April 2016

Our newsletter for April is full to the brim. We chose a design classic that is as quirky as it is beautiful … [Read more]

Travel: The Czech Republic

1st April 2016

I recently return from a trip to the Czech Republic, some great days spent in bustling Prague and an excursion to the … [Read more]

Goodbye Johan Cruyff

24th March 2016

When I heard the news today I had to draw a little tribute from Pickle Design to one of the few genuine … [Read more]

Trojan Records

23rd March 2016

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]

Beautifully Designed Royal Belgian Yacht Club

17th March 2016

A deceptively simple and modest structure, every part of the Royal Belgian Yacht Club is integral to the whole. It was erected … [Read more]

Weekly Musings

15th March 2016

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]

The March Newsletter – Chanel No.5

8th March 2016

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]

Beautiful Poster Art by Jules Chéret

Some of our favourite graphic design goes back to the origins of the medium, when there was a fine line between art, … [Read more]

Nota Bene Branding by Blok

23rd February 2016

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]

The February Newsletter – Converse All Star Hi Tops

17th February 2016

This month we look at a canvas – but not just any, the canvas of the feet, Converse. This iconic shoe started life … [Read more]

Debbie Harry, by Brian Aris from 1977 to 1988

16th February 2016

An excellent selection of images from a collection of portraits of Debbie Harry taken by Brian Aris from 1977 to 1988, they … [Read more]

8 bit Star Wars by Gustavo Viselner

15th February 2016

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]

Dramatic architecture in Katowice, Poland

12th February 2016

The incredible International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland, designed by JEMS Architekci. Architecture that serves its purpose well while adding so much … [Read more]

Weekly Musings

3rd February 2016

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]

Polish Graphic Design from the 60s to the 21st Century

27th January 2016

This is right up my street! We looked at vintage logos and symbols when creating the Pickle Design brand, letting the era … [Read more]

Wooden footbridge created from abstract shapes

22nd January 2016

In the outskirts of Foshan City, China, you will find this incredible wooden footbridge, designed by architects ADARC Associates. The form of … [Read more]

Our Bags Travel

19th January 2016

This year we designed a gift for our rather lovely clients, a Pickle Design tote. In the past with have given chocolates … [Read more]

The Pickle 2016 Calendar

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]

Clever Typographic Packaging Design by Fable

18th January 2016

I love this imaginative branding and packaging design for Chen Nguyen, they create pastries which are distributed throughout Vietnam and China. Fable … [Read more]

The January Newsletter – Goodbye David Bowie

15th January 2016

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]

The December Newsletter – Lego

14th December 2015

Deceptively simple but we believe Lego is indeed a design classic. The humble brick has stood the test of time – creating … [Read more]

The November Newsletter – Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses

1st November 2015

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]

Incredible Icelandic Photography by Dora Kontha

19th October 2015

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]

The October Newsletter – Series 300 British Post Office Phone

1st October 2015

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]

The September Newsletter – The Juicy Salif

1st September 2015

More art sculpture than practical apparatus, meet the Philippe Starck lemon squeezer, the juicy salif – our September newsletter design classic, produced … [Read more]

60s Illustration by René Gruau

20th August 2015

Illustration for the cover of International Textiles No. 377 from 1964, by the brilliant René Gruau. I love the confidence not to … [Read more]

The August Newsletter – The Anglepoise Lamp

1st August 2015

A favourite for every designer’s desk (we have two!) this design classic looks down on other lamps.

The July Newsletter – The Mini

1st July 2015

You can’t get more classic British design than the Mini, from the movie The Italian Job to fashion shoots in the swinging … [Read more]

The June Newsletter – Penguin Classics

1st June 2015

Iconic book design, so simple, so recognisable. Designed in the 1930s, the aesthetic is fondly remembered today and replicated on everything from … [Read more]

The May Newsletter – The London Tube Map

1st May 2015

London has many iconic elements of design, and the tube map is one of them. Simplified and stylised by Harry Beck its … [Read more]

The April Newsletter – The Eclisse Lamp

1st April 2015

Could you get more 60s? We loved the curvy design of this eclipse inspired lamp, straight out of the Pop movement that … [Read more]

The March Newsletter – The E-Type Jaguar

1st March 2015

Quoted as being “The most beautiful car ever made”, the E-Type Jag is a stunner. With ‘go faster curves’ it took car design to … [Read more]

The February Newsletter – The Olivetti Valentine

1st February 2015

Can a typewriter by romantic? According Italian brand Olivetti, they can. And after all, the Italian’s should know. This beautiful piece of 60’s design … [Read more]