SURFACE DESIGNER & MAKER
Hello! I’m Katie
And owner of Studio Periwink. I’m a Graphic designer by day, Surface Pattern designer by night.
I graduated in 2010 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with my BFA in graphic design and photography and for the past 15 years have spent my career designing for brands both big and small.
For years I dreamt of designing patterns for textiles and wallpaper but never really knew where to begin. Then over the summer of 2022, the pipe dream became a reality when I hit the book and began to research the possibilities and happened upon Spoonflower, a fabric, wallpaper and home decor market place that sources patterns from artists all over the world. From there I knew that this would be my foot in the door. I had the design background, now I just needed to immerse myself in the industry and learn all I could.
As time has gone on, I’ve expanded my offering from Spoonflower onto other e-commerce marketplaces, partnerships with several fabric and wallpaper companies, and licensing and collaborating with small businesses.
My style is eclectic and whimsical with designs appropriate for home decor and kitchen linens to fashion and kids apparel.
My common thread is including a touch of nostalgia in my art. I draw inspiration from bygone eras and love reimagining classic reoccurring trends for today’s customer.
In addition to designing art for products I am also a maker. I sew kitchen linens, home decor, and fashion accessories using my own fabric designs which I sell at local craft markets in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. If you are interested in checking out my handmade items in person you can find my craft show schedule here.
I am a one woman studio and work out of my home just north of the city where my husband and I have settled into the suburban lifestyle with our two fur babies, Tiger Lily, a calico cat and Nana, a Siberian Husky.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope through creativity you get to discover something you love and brings you joy, because here at Studio Periwink, everything is designed with a wink and a smile ;)
In addition to my website you can also find me on social media where I frequently post about my latest work and collaborations. I would love to connect with you there!
Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest @studioperiwink.
Let’s Connect!
Are you an art director, interior designer or small business owner looking to collaborate on a design project or license art for your brand?
Drop me a note and let’s chat about how I can help.