by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 27, 2023 | Design, Inspiration
Symbolism is another powerful tool in our design arsenal. It’s something I don’t often use, but now I’m thinking, why not? I was reminded of its power watching the recent coronation of King Charles III. This centuries-old ritual brims with symbolism...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 19, 2023 | Inspiration
An emotive line is something to behold – the more simplistic, the more I love it. But shape can be just as powerful and moving. Want to add personality and feeling to your work? Want to include power and contrast as well? Then look no further than a simple line...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 12, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
A lot. One word has the ability to fire our imagination – a few words can open our minds to a world of possibilities. But I want to talk about colour words – words that immediately give us an emotional response to colour and perhaps how we can use colour...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 12, 2023 | Creativity, Inspiration, Personal Growth
Where does our creative journey start? Within you. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that everything revolves around me – somehow. And as I’m sitting here writing this post, I’m looking around thinking, just...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 28, 2023 | Creativity, Design, Inspiration
Want to create work with that ‘wow’ factor that most people just love to see? Then simply focus on these two effortless things – contrast and variety. These straightforward elements are around us everywhere, in the buildings we live in, the furniture...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Apr 20, 2023 | Inspiration
Subvert: to undermine the power and authority of an established norm. Here’s a case in point. The beauty of French Toile de Jouy fabric has been popular since the late 18th century – and this beautiful printed fabric is certainly one of my favourites. With...
