Welcome to patternbymel
Production-ready placement prints and seamless patterns, tailored for modern stationery, gift, and lifestyle products
Modern design collections with analogue soul
Richly textured surface designs that begin as hand-carved block prints
Traditional inky prints and imperfect lines captured in high-quality digital collage
Work with me
Do you license design or enjoy collaborating to find the perfect solution?
Find inspiration and perhaps your next bestseller in my Lookbook and Pattern Portfolio - available on request
I’m not just a designer, I really understand the realities of your business.
After a successful career as an Account Director I appreciate the importance of a deadline.
I provide clear timelines, professional communication and great design; ensuring a seamless experience for you and your team - from our first call to your product launch
So, what are you waiting for?
From sketchbook to digital perfection
My designs reflect my passion.
Of paying attention; of looking closely
Drawing is my starting point to record and explore a theme
Traditional printmaking breathes life into my hand-made marks and carved lines enhanced by gorgeous inky textures
Print processes bring discipline and encourage a limited palette
Giving me freedom to generate sophisticated modern designs with a handmade aesthetic to inspire and excite you
Limited edition Greeting cards & wrapping paper available for UK customers*
Say thankyou in style. ‘Agnes’ is a pretty repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in warm cream, ochre and blue tones on white. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, Agnes has a clean, contemporary look.
The Flowers and Foliage collection is nostalgic, feminine and floral. A card suitable for all ages and perfect to share your thanks with.
Dimensions: A6 (105 × 148 mm); printed on 350 gsm recycled silk stock using plant-based inks; supplied with recycled paper envelope
SKU FF07
A pretty hand-lettered Birthday card. A calming border of leaf forms and small flowers in soothing green and blue hues surrounds decorated petrol blue text.
The Flowers and Foliage collection is nostalgic, feminine and floral. A lovely card to delight female friends and family of all ages
Dimensions: 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm); printed on 350 gsm recycled silk stock using plant-based inks; supplied with recycled paper envelope
SKU FF02
Six luxury wrapping paper sheets with a matt, uncoated finish from the Flowers & Foliage collection. Agnes is a pretty repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in warm cream, ochre and blue tones on white, Dorothy is a warm repeating pattern of small flowers and leaves in Autumnal ochres and greens on white and Evelyn is a glorious repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in rich pinks with hints of ochre and green on white. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement with a clean, contemporary look, the Flowers and Foliage collection is nostalgic, feminine and floral. It is suitable for all ages
Dimensions: 50 × 70 cm sheet; design printed with plant-based inks on 100 gsm FSC-certified uncoated paper. Wrapping paper is supplied in a separate cardboard tube, wrapped in biodegradable cello wrap.
SKU FFWP
Please note that one order of wrapping paper order is 6 sheets (3 designs; 2 sheets per design)
One each of the 6 Thank you card designs from the Flowers and Foliage repeating patterns in a pack.
The Flowers and Foliage collection is nostalgic, feminine and floral suitable for all ages. This pack is perfect as a gift for someone special or to make sure you always have a card ready to share your thanks
Pack of 6 card designs A6 (105 × 148 mm); printed on 350 gsm recycled silk stock using plant-based inks; supplied with 6 recycled paper envelopes & finished with a recycled paper belly band secured with a recycled paper sticker
SKU FF17
*sadly due to current regulations and prohibitive costs associated with selling goods to EU countries and beyond, my cards and wrapping paper are only available to buy in the UK