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DESIGNED UP NORTH IN SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA
After working in the print industry for several years as an Operations Manager, I wanted to start something new which I could fit around family life. This is why the business is named after our little ones favourite word at the time! So slowly slowly, working on evenings and during naps, I began to create mainly prints and cards, inspired by the North, nature as well as a love of retro design and anything colourful. Alongside my own designs, I began some collaborations and freelance work, which I really enjoy. It’s great to be able to create designs and products for other small businesses too.
More recently, I have really enjoyed designing and facilitating other creative sessions such as drop-in workshops and commissioned participatory art projects. You can read more about these various projects below.
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workshops and participatory art
FEATURED PARTICIPATATORY ART PROJECT
I had the opportunity to work at the brilliant Between the Tides festival (organised by Redcar & Cleveland Council) in the summer. Working along the the esplanade in Redcar, I spent a day facilitating chalk art with families, children and adults. I drew rows of rectangles along the pavement, creating the space for an temporary outdoor gallery. Participants were able to take their ownership of their own space to draw a scene, pattern or their favourite object. It was fantastic to see residents and visitors walking along the length of the gallery, looking at what had been created as they passed by.
On the 2nd day of the festival, due to the changing weather, the project altered a little and instead I invited participants to draw on windows. Again I divided the windows into rectangles, giving each group or individual a space to create. It created another colourful outdoor gallery for the day.
FEATURED PARTICIPATATORY ART PROJECT
Working as an artist with Guisborough Arts, I was commissioned to design and undertake a participatory art project reacting to their theme of ‘giant’. The sessions would involve creating the art in a series of 15 sessions at local care homes with the residents.
I wanted to find a way to make the ‘giant’ easier for the residents to engage with, so I decided to create a series of 5 images with the Giant exploring the local area. The 5 pieces feature Redcar seafront, Marske Beach, Saltburn Cliff Lift, Gisborough Priory and Roseberry Topping, meaning they are well known local landmarks and areas, close to the care homes.
I drew each image as a black & white outline, so that the residents could then add colour, texture and more detail using mixed media. The only element that remained the same across the 5 pieces was the Giant, which was printed in colour. The residents then coloured in the pieces using paint (applied with brushes & sponges), pencil crayons and tissue paper. Each finished image is a unique collage, to be displayed during in August 2024 in Guisborough with hopefully more locations to follow.
FEATURED DROP-IN WORKSHOP
As part of the Cleveland Pride festival, Curious Arts organised some quiet crafts to take place in Saltburn Library. I was asked to provide an idea for a workshop that would be suitable for all ages.
To reflect the festivals feel and the message of ‘love is love’, I created a drop-in workshop to create 3D paper heart decorations. Participants were encouraged to colour in the individual hearts that made the decoration in colours that were meaningful to them or embrace the colourful rainbow of pride. It was lovely to see how people added patterns, messages and made something to take home with them.
FEATURED THAT DESIGN STUDIO WORKSHOP
This workshop was about creating something intricate in a relaxed, environment. All of the pieces were pre-cut, giving the participants lots more time to work on the style and arrangement. It also took away the need for using any very sharp tools. All of the individual pieces were created specially for this workshop and produced using recycled card stock. The flora and fauna was designed to be cohesive, whilst still allowing for plenty of creativity. There were a choice of two wreath ring colours and different twines to hang them with.
The flowers varied in size, colour and shape. Participants were given ideas on how to layer and combine the pieces as well as shaping them. They also considered the layout, balance and colour scheme for their wreaths. Everyone finished the workshop with a finished wreath which was unique to them.
freelance projects & commissions
Featured PROJECT
I’ve worked with Jules on a wide variety of projects, from creating bespoke packaging for her decals to signage and product designs.
As the Northern Power Garms brand has grown, it’s been fantastic to be involved.
"I’ve worked with Kat on dozens and dozens of projects over the years, and she is CHUFFIN fabulous to work with. Kat and I have a similar love for colour, and I can always rely on Kat to understand my (very brief and confusing) briefs and deliver. Kat has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from packaging, T-shirt designs and signage. I would highly recommend working with That Design Studio!"
- Jules
owner - Northern Power Garms
Featured PROJECT
I was approached by TVA after they had seen my Colours of Teesside design. They commissioned me to design and print a ‘Colours of Tees Valley’ version as cards with a message and logo printed inside.
The cards were used as part of a welcome pack to promote the local area, that were given to representatives from across the country at the Tourism Management Institute Conference.
"Kat designed “Colours of Tees Valley” greeting cards gifted to delegates of the Tourism Management Institute convention which took place in the region. The bespoke card was designed by Kat to showcase the sights and tastes of Tees Valley to delegates. She worked effectively to a tight deadline, producing a fantastic card that truly represented our area. She was great to work with, very professional and responsive, making changes and turning around proofs quickly. We would not hesitate to recommend her."
- Charlie Kemp
Head of Creative Place, Tees Valley Combined Authority
Featured PROJECT
It was fantastic to work with the ambassador team on a project to promote the local area.
Using their brand identity imagery, I designed a set of badges to represent 5 different local areas. Each badge design was unique and featured a popular landmark.
"We’re delighted with the designs used on our ‘Ambassadors’ lapel badges. They’re fresh, clean and showcase the most iconic parts of Redcar and Cleveland brilliantly! Lots of ambassadors have commented to say how much they love them! Working with Kat was great too. She was very attentive and responsive throughout the project process, and she really understood what we were wanting."
- Richard
Place Manager
Featured PROJECT
When Sugar Noms started their subscription service, it was lovely to be involved with some of the goodies that they wanted to add alongside the sweet treats.
They opted for a cork coaster, which I created a special pattern for, based on their love of bright colours and inspired by their huge range of pick ‘n’ mix sweets.
"We asked That. design to create some bespoke coasters and garlands for us and Kat bought them to life perfectly The designs were spot on at encapsulating both our brand and That. signature standout style.
Everything was brilliant quality and they even went the extra mile to check everything was as ethically sourced and vegan where possible for us.
Would highly recommend and won't hesitate to use again ourselves for future projects."
- Kay
owner - Sugar Noms
Featured PROJECT
Sophie teaches hypnobirthing classes to expectant parents in the local area. She wanted to put together a pack for her clients, including a set of affirmation cards with her chosen colours, style & affirmations to suit her classes. We worked on creating a design and I put together a set of 12 affirmation cards, which I printed & packaged with a custom paper bellyband.
"Soooo pleased with my personalised affirmation cards! Really good communication and made sure they were exactly what I was looking for. The quality is brilliant thank you!"
- Sophie
hypnobirthing practitioner
Featured PROJECT
A mum and her three daughters work together to collect, prepare and make jewellery from sea glass on their local beach. I was asked to use the logo they had drawn as the basis for a postcard design to be added in with their orders. On the bottom of the postcards I also added the care instructions for the jewellery, so that it could be cut and used as a separate tag.
"We love That design… I’ve used this gorgeous little business for our own little venture, had care cards and custom made brand flyers designed and printed.
Lovely friendly communication with great suggestions on how we could achieve our perfect prints.
Love it all thank you xxx"
- Rachel
owner - Waves & Treasures from the Sea
collaborations
Featured COLLABORATOR
Based in Halifax, Northern Power Garms design & print hoodies, t-shirts with many garments celebrating the North.
We’ve worked together on several designs, including t-shirt for breastfeeding mums, to a ‘made in’ range of personalised t-shirts and a 90s inspired ‘mint’ beanie hat.
Featured COLLABORATOR
This colourful vegan business is based in Redcar, selling sweet treats both online and in their rainbow themed shop.
We worked together on a fun postcard, celebrating their top 12 most popular sweets, using my pie chart style design. These postcards went out to customers in their online orders as a special little extra in their delivery.
FAQs
How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Most items are produced to order and take 2-4 working days to dispatch (delivery time is on top of this).
Royal Mail 2nd Class and Tracked 48 services take on average 2-3 working days from when the item is dispatched. This is included, but upgrades are available.
Faster delivery options, such as 1st Class, will be shown at checkout where available.
From October to January and around bank holidays, delivery times can be affected by higher volumes etc. which unfortunately are beyond my control.
How do you pack products for delivery?
All items are posted to protect them as much as possible. Prints are packaged in a compostable/biodegradable clear bag with a cardboard backing.
Prints, cards, garlands and coasters are placed inside a hard backed envelope, which can be reused or recycled.
What are you postage options?
Products are sent with Royal Mail 2nd Class/Tracked 48 free of charge. Any upgrade options will be displayed at checkout (e.g. 1st Class, Tracked24 etc.)
What happens if I need to return an item?
Please contact me via the contact page, referencing your order number.
What if I'd like a product in a different colour?
Products that already have multiple colour options will show them in the product listing, but please use the contact page to get in touch if you need something different.
Do you offer larger or bespoke print sizes?
I can often arrange to have a print produced at a larger size. If you can’t see the size you’d like listed, just get in touch to ask about this.
Do you offer wholesale?
Currently, I offer wholesale for retailers for my cards, printers and coasters. Please contact me for minimum order quantities, catalogues and pricing.
Can I commission you to create a design or do you work freelance?
Yes, please get in touch with the details of your project.