January is a good time to look at updating our homes...
I love the
use of art in a practical way and no one does this better than Ella Doran who
specializes in the surface
design of distinctive home accessories and furnishings.
Ella Doran is
an award winning designer who has been running her own East-London based
business since graduating from college in the early 90s. Her main focus is on
creating photography-based images and patterns and she pioneered their
application on functional everyday products when digital printing technologies
were first developed. Ella makes seasonal collections of ready-to-buy home
accessories, stationery products and gifts and works to commission for
commercial, charitable and private clients. Because of her extensive experience
in design, manufacturing and selling she is
also a sought-after mentor, a role she has always been happy to take on. Ella
is a fellow of the RSA.
Stimulated by
an on-going collaboration with retailers and manufacturers, the Ella Doran
product portfolio of modern home accessories has expanded to include; trays,
ceramic tableware, cushions and umbrellas as well as paper products, such as
diaries, greeting cards, calendars, gift wrap/bags and wallpapers.
State-of-the-art
digital technologies and processes have meant a bespoke range of products has
been introduced, such as; bespoke roller blinds that are scaled and cropped to
a customer specification. Ella Doran
also works in collaboration with established British blinds manufacturer
Eclectics.
Drawing
inspiration from the world around her, at home or abroad, Ella Doran creates
new designs every season for her portfolio of home accessories and furnishing.
All of her designs are suffused by her passion for colour, texture and the
effects of sunlight. Ella insists on using high-quality materials that enhance
the meaning of her designs, which often play with cultural icons and
associations.
I love the
nostalgic feel of Ella’s work and her strong personal interests and love of art
and photography which show in her collections.
For more
information go to www.elladoran.co.uk
All the best
Sara X
