UNI-BALL

PACKAGING DESIGNER

Becki was commissioned to create the packaging illustration for Uni-ball’s new extra fine brush pen. An integral part of the updated, plastic-free packaging, Becki’s design showcases the multi-functionality of the new pen, featuring Becki’s signature brush lettering and botanical drawing. The extra fine brush pen was launched at the London Stationery Show in October 2021, with Becki in attendance creating live art and calligraphy, demonstrating the pen’s capabilities. 

To promote the Uni-ball pen, showcase how it works to achieve a brush lettering style and detail the design process, Becki also worked on a collaborative video with Rich Smith. Within this, Becki explained how the pen’s dual purpose works for her as a multidisciplinary designer. 

Wonderwall Floral

BRANDING COMMISSION

Becki was commissioned by Wonderwall Floral to create branding elements, all inspired by nature and with a sustainable style focus. 

Working closely with Nat, Wonderwall Floral’s founder, Becki conceptualised all assets and elements including logos, motifs, hand-lettering and colours. Inspiration was taken from Nat’s Wiltshire garden studio and once the natural and elegant inspired palette was curated, this was used for all hand-drawn illustrations. Becki created vectors from all of the illustrations for use across the Wonderwall Floral website, branding and social channels. Using the hand drawn assets, Becki also designed business cards, as well as supplying artwork ready to print for supporting brand elements such as stickers and packaging.  

SKATEBOARD CAFE

REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTRIBUTOR

Becki has been working with Skateboard Cafe for the last four seasons, illustrating ranges for use across decks and apparel in her signature floral style. Summer 2018 saw Becki commissioned to create her first designs for Skateboard Cafe. The illustrated designs drew upon Becki’s painterly style, including watercolour florals and repeat patterns.

Following the Summer 2018 design range, Becki was commissioned to illustrate for Skateboard Cafe’s Summer 2019 seasonal collection. Becki illustrated a whimsical, pastel-hued floral bouquet design with hand lettered motifs for this range, which went on to be used across decks, two colour ways of apparel and accessories. The floral design, in Becki’s signature style, was also embroidered onto clothing.

Becki was delighted to be commissioned for another design in Winter 2019 for Skateboard Cafe. Becki illustrated a flowerbed design for use across apparel, decks and accessories. This playful, crayon-feel design was created in two colour ways and like much of Becki’s illustrative work, was inspired by the gardens she often enjoys visiting. Alongside the floral illustrations, Becki’s hand lettering was also used throughout.

Scouting Magazine

ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION

The bi-monthly publication of The Scout Association, Scouting Magazine, commissioned Becki to create paper cut botanicals to accompany their editorial piece Helpful Herbs; an article which reflected upon the Scout’s use of herbs as remedies for the injured during WWII. The project began with Becki illustrating flora, fauna and herbaceous plants which she then developed into paper cuts, all of which were used throughout the editorial’s accompanying imagery. Each paper cut was constructed true to the actual size and appearance of the plants and flowers mentioned in each herbal recipe of the feature.

IN THE MOMENT MAGAZINE

REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTRIBUTOR

Becki frequently contributed to In The Moment magazine across both illustration and craft commissions. The magazine celebrates mindfulness, creativity and wellbeing and is designed for modern-thinking creative women. Alongside her craft contributions to the magazine, In The Moment also commissioned Becki to create 4 illustrations to accompany editorial features across their four core content areas of Wellbeing, Creating, Living and Escaping.

Becki was then commissioned by In The Moment magazine to illustrate two Happy Notes books, both given as free gifts and containing tear out positive affirmations and inspiring quotes. Each book contained 32 original illustrations which sat alongside the affirmations, with the idea being the reader would tear out the designs and share with friends and family, spreading positivity. 

As well as the 64 illustrations, Becki also designed both of the Happy Notes book covers, in line with In The Moment’s gift requirements. These illustrated designs complemented the magazine’s cover they sat on when packaged, whilst appealing to the mindful magazine’s reader.

Becki regularly worked with In The Moment magazine producing full page illustrated background patterns to sit alongside editorial pieces across the magazine’s four core content areas.

Homes & Antiques

REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTRIBUTOR

Becki regularly works with Homes & Antiques magazine producing illustrations for the monthly Material Matters editorial feature and she is also frequently asked to contribute to other features for the iconic magazine. 

To date, Becki has contributed illustrations to 13 issues of Homes & Antiques and their hugely successful Material Matters editorial series. Each month, the feature focusses on a particular material, showcasing its origins and how it is used today. Working closely with the Art Director to ensure the illustrations work successfully within the feature, Becki illustrates both the main opener image on a colour wash, as well as a background pattern, reflective of the material’s look and feel, for use throughout the remainder of the feature. Each of Becki’s illustrations are completely unique, appealing to the antique-loving reader, and work cohesively alongside previous and future illustrations for the Material Matters series.

For their January 2019 issue, Becki was commissioned by Homes & Antiques to illustrate a feature on the top 10 shopping streets. The article took readers on a whistle stop tour of Britain’s best streets for antique shopping, highlighting vintage emporiums and treasure troves. Working closely with the Art Director, Becki created hand lettering and a playful illustration of each of the featured streets, from Frome, the jewel in Somerset’s crown, to the majestic and handsome York. Becki ensured a consistent, fun style across each of the illustrations, and with the feature spread across 8 pages, Becki was thrilled to have been commissioned for a piece which was so integral to the first issue of 2019. 

MOLLIE MAKES

REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTRIBUTOR

Becki has a highly regarded and long standing relationship with Mollie Makes, contributing across a multitude of creative areas for many years. Mollie Makes magazine is aimed at a new generation of crafters and celebrates this through a mix of unique editorial, first-class design and endless creative inspiration. As a reader of the craft and lifestyle magazine herself, Becki’s contemporary creative contributions naturally align with the Mollie Makes target customer.

Becki was commissioned to design a full page editorial illustration and accompanying hand lettering to partner with a Mollie Makes editorial feature on the transition to a freelance career. As a magazine which encourages its crafters to turn their creativity into a career, it was imperative that Becki’s illustration supported the article’s informative yet creative feel. Working in a limited colour palette, Becki produced a fun, playful and bright illustration, harnessing the positivity of the article.

Mollie Makes regularly features pull-out papers which are much-loved by its loyal readers and makers. Becki was commissioned to create these illustrated papers for the Mollie Makes Christmas issue, with a traditional yet fun brief. Creating sheets of watercolour painted illustrations and hand lettered tags, Becki ensured the illustrations had a seasonal feel whilst not being overtly Christmassy. As the papers could be used across a plethora of craft projects, this ensured longevity and appeal to all readers. The pull-outs were also used for a wrapping project within the magazine. 

Commissioned to illustrate a summer range of pull-out papers for Mollie Makes, Becki created patterns and prints in a colour palette inspired by wild florals and the joys of summer. Painted in gouache paint, the bright and fun floral prints featuring Becki’s hand lettering could be pulled out and framed, whilst the botanical patterns successfully lent themselves to many of Mollie Makes’ contemporary craft projects for modern makers.

Becki was commissioned to illustrate seasonal paper designs for Mollie Makes’ Issue 142. Using inspiration from her Spring Summer nature journal, Becki created eight designs in line with the bright, bold, cheerful floral brief. The colour palettes were reflective of the season and celebrated the joyful abundance of colour found in nature during the warmer months. Each of the bold deigns was painted by hand using gouache paint and the final papers were printed in the magazine for readers to pull out, frame or craft with. 

Project Calm Magazine

REGULAR ILLUSTRATION CONTRIBUTOR

Quarterly wellbeing journal, Project Calm regularly commissioned Becki to contribute illustration to its creative and insightful features. 

Becki contributed to five issues of Project Calm with various creative elements, from pattern design for pages to hand lettered titles and cover designs. With an strong understanding of the Project Calm reader, Becki’s illustrated patterns worked cohesively with the feature’s content as well as appealing to the creative, mindful audience. Each of the patterns were hand painted in Becki’s signature style which perfectly complemented the artistic nature of the magazine which celebrates making. 

For their feature celebrating British bees, Project Calm commissioned Becki to illustrate all of the accompanying imagery, knowing her style has a natural affinity with their creative readers. The 8 page feature was fully illustrated by Becki with 12 species of Bees painted with Gouache, a full page beehive illustration, brush lettered titles and full page pattern designs to bring the feature together.

91 Magazine

ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION

Becki was commissioned to create an illustration to sit alongside an editorial feature by interior stylist and writer, Hannah Bullivant for 91 Magazine. The piece focussed on seasonal living and celebrated bringing nature into our homes, for which Becki’s seasonal and nature inspired illustrative style was a perfect fit. The final watercolour illustration depicted four seasonal floral arrangements and was embellished with hand lettering.

91 Magazine is an independent print publication, published in over 15 countries worldwide, which celebrates creative living and independent makers.

Ebay

ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION

eBay commissioned Becki to create an illustrated pattern design, invitation design and hand lettering for one of their highly coveted PR events. Inspired by their brand colours Becki created a fresh and fun design which was not overcomplicated, reflective of the simple and enjoyable user experience eBay aims for. Finally, Becki hand lettered each of the invites to send to attendees to make each invitation personalised and add to the creative feel.

Sovereign Living

ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION

Becki was commissioned by Sovereign Living to create 4 designs, each featuring illustration and brush lettering in her signature style. The new home designs were then used on greetings cards and tea towels as Sovereign’s new home buyer gifts, celebrating their customers’ first step onto the property ladder. Each depicted traditional new home elements such as vases of flowers, wine glasses and decorating tools, illustrated in a fun and modern way, appealing to Sovereign Living’s target customers.

Stem & Green

ILLUSTRATION COMMISSION

Becki was commissioned by natural and sustainable flower farm, Stem & Green, to create a seasonal flower-inspired gift card design. Using gouache paints, Becki painted the design inspired by an urn of freshly-picked flowers from the farm. The loose floral design was then printed onto a luxe hammered folded card and is sent with all gift wrapped orders from Stem & Green.