What is the name and background behind
your company?
Name: Nancy Edwards
Background: I am a graphic designer by trade, working
primarily in the architecture industry, which is one of the reasons my work and
style tends to draw inspiration from the built environment. However my
background is in Textiles, having graduated from Goldsmiths with a First Class
Honours degree in that subject and then starting my career working in rug
design. Alongside my graphic design work I produce my own illustrations and
artwork and work on private commissions, very often with a London theme. It's a
busy time for me as I've recently launched by new website and am very excited
about the forthcoming We Make London book!
Where are you based?
Hackney, East London
How long have you been in business
for?
About 12 years
What do you love most about living
in London?
The diversity of the city, the
different architecture and aesthetics, the creative buzz and the endless
possibilities that a great city like London provides. I love the feeling that
everyday can present something new and interesting to do, there are so many
galleries and exhibitions, museums and shows to visit. It is the city that
never fails to entertain.
Who or what inspires you?
I take inspiration from my surroundings, and my
illustrations are often direct responses to my environment, the city being my
main stimulus. I have always been a huge fan of Thomas Heatherwick - his
amazing bespoke Christmas cards are a recent discovery that I loved but it's
his blurring of the boundaries between art, architecture, urban planning and
design that really inspires me. Generally though I love the resurgence of
craft, the handmade process and the style of the likes of Charley Harper.
What advice would you give designers
starting out?
To ensure that whatever you choose to do, you enjoy
it.
My new website went live recently - I'm really pleased
with it and the feedback I've had. In terms of work my handmade books are my
latest creation. These started as a collaboration between my husband, Jon, and
me and - he provides the words and I do the illustrations and fashion the books
by hand. The idea is to work on a collection of different, great cities. So
far, there are books on London and Paris, and New York is on the way.They've
been really well received thus far which is great for a project that is quite
close to my heart.
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