New Prints

Over Christmas I started a run of limited edition screen prints for kid's rooms - and finally managed to squeeze in a few evenings last week to print some more. Here we have the same mouse print, but in green and a brand new print of a cat reciting her way through some numbers.
The prints have a rustic almost, tactile quality to them and the colours give them a gently 50s vibe.

(£29.95 each: available from http://www.mibo.co.uk/)

Studio Mate of the Week #4

Web Monk. Pixel Pundit. T-Shirt Guy. This is Dean, who, aside from being the unfortunately studio dweller who hears his name tentatively called out any time anyone's computer wigs out, is THE master of all things web http://www.safeasmilk.org/. Oh, and he sells really nice T shirts.... http://shop.chalkbrighton.com/

A Highland Thing

An old friend of mine invited me & some other pals to stay for a week in her family home on the west coast of Scotland. I hadn't been to this part of Scotland since I was 6 and was admitedly slightly scarred by memories of being eaten alive by midges and being dragged kicking and screaming up Ben Nevis. How different it was this time. Fantastic weather, low-profile midges, cycling, sailing and some (age appropriate) hiking. All in the company of some great old friends and herds of these gorgeous highland cows.

Mibo's first ever movie - sneak peek

We haven't officially launched this movie yet, but I have just put it up on Youtube to see if it all works and so far so good. It's a story of two sweet sheep and an arrogant bird who shows off, but then gets his comeuppance and sees the error of his ways! It's only 2 minutes long and is well worth a look. You can make the characters from the film by purchasing the templates, either as pdf downloads from http://www.mibostudio.co.uk/ or as actual pre-printed kits from http://www.mibo.co.uk/ . I hope you enjoy it, here's the link; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k2fY8EBhVQ

Ranunculus joy

Last year for my birthday my mum gave me 50 ranunculus bulbs which were duly put in the ground and were sort of forgotten about. Lo and behold! Nature has worked her magic and given me these dazzling blooms. Ranuncs last really well when cut (some of these are over a week old) and they change so much while they are in the vase. They are truly my favourite flowers, similar to peonies but somehow chirpier. Thanks mum x .

Kids Modern

We've just signed up to take part in the excellent Kids Modern - an event showcasing some of the finest products for kids. The show is brought to you by the same folk who organise Midcentury Modern which I had the pleasure of visiting the other day. Kids Modern is on Sunday 18th April at Dulwich College London from 10am-4pm. Do come along if you can - we'll be showcasing some new products and unveiling our first ever mibo animation!

Studio Mate of the Week #3

...and here we have the inimitable Holly Murray. Essex born and bred, with a cackle that could stun a horse from 100 yds. Actually, she is pure class and one of the most talented makers I have ever come across. Her main speciality is costume for contemporary dance, but she is equally adept at producing anything from exquisite wedding dresses to fleecey mushrooms (pictured here) not to mention the high-end fashion label she ran with fellow studio mate Sophie Saunders (more on her anon).

Under my desk.......

This sweet little sight tickled my fancy today; a cardboard box under my desk containing all the prototype animals that I have made in the quest for the perfect shape/colour combination. I am pleased to say that the finalized chicks and rabbits have made it up onto http://www.mibostudio.co.uk/ now, so hopefully they will soon be popping up in homes across the globe.

Studio Mate of the Week #2

This is Kevin. He is the lucky inhabiter of the closest thing our studio has to an executive suite (an office with its own door). When he's not talking he runs a very hip design studio: http://www.pointsuk.com/

Spring animals part 2.

So, joining the chicks is this gang of sweet little rabbits. Will hopefully get the templates for them up on the www.mibostudio.co.uk site today.