Rakha Madahar : Surface Pattern Designer and Illustrator
Creating texures through Surface Pattern Design and Illustration
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Celebrating International Women's Day!
8th March 2024: I attended a special International Women’s Day reception at the House of Lords last Friday, for my recognition of strong contribution to entrepreneurship.
I joined inspirational female founders from across the UK who have been selected for Small Business Britain’s annual #iAlso100 line-up.
Forming part of Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur campaign, the #iAlso100 champions the unique impact of multi-achieving female business owners, who lead purpose-driven businesses and support their communities along the way through volunteering, mentoring, and other community initiatives.
“It was amazing to be invited to The House of Lords and celebrate my achievements, as an entrepreneur and share the success of being named on #ialso100 list for 2024 with fellow women business owners. It has to be one of the highlights of the year so far!”
To see the full line-up of the 100 amazing women featured in this year’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign visit https://f-entrepreneur.com/ialso-100-2024/.
New Collaboration
Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of meeting Jodie Stagg, who after running a mobile bar business with her husband Giles has now set up a HQ just outside Stratford Town Centre. Jodie was looking for artwork from local artists to display at Sip 'n' Swig HQ. I am delighted to announce that while you attend a masterclass at the HQ or pop along to buy some award winning Stag Gin, you will also be able to choose from four of my framed prints to buy too!
I made the #ialso2024 list!
Over the moon to announce that I have made the #ialso100 list for 2024 which is part of the f:entrepreneur Campaign set up by Michelle Ovens CBE who is a small business enterprise expert who runs Small Business Britain
The f:entrepreneur Campaign, was launched on International Womens Day 2017, because of the growing sense that there should be more recognition for the power women who run so many businesses in the UK.
Check out the link below and see read all about the top 100 entrepreneurs who made the list for 2024!
'No Place Like Home'
I am so excited to announce that I am one of ten artists whose artwork is on display in Birmingham New Street Station. Working with sheltercharity and supported by
hsbc_uk .
We were asked to raise awareness of homelessness and the enormity of the problem through our creative practice by highlighting stories of those who have been helped by Shelter. The Art installation will be on display for one week only until the 18th Dec at Birmingham New Street Station.
Click the link to find out more about the art exhibition hosted at Birmingham New Street Statiion.
https://blog.shelter.org.uk/2023/12/no-place-like-home-shelter-and-hsbc-uk-host-art-exhibition-at-birmingham-new-street-station/
New Products
Two new products added to the desgn.prnt range
Firstly, seeing my signature prints added to luxury cotton tea towels. Printed and manufactured in the UK. The tea towels will enhance any kitchen with their vibrant colours and also make great gifts too!
Secondly, working with Esk Valley Lampshades, who used my signature prints to create these beautifully, handmade luxury lampshade.They come in specific sizes, however if you would like to customise an order, then please send me a message with your specific requirements.You have the option to choose from either a ceiling or pendent fitting.
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I was recently invited by Make it in Design to talk about my creative journey as well as winning a Small Business Sunday award on Twitter from former Dragon Theo Paphitis from Dragon's Den for my small business - 'desgn.prnt' .
It was great to share my journey and talk openly about the highs and lows, as well as sharing creative tips.
Let me know what your thought are..
New Stockists Announcement
Excited to announce that I am now stocking my eco-friendly wrapping paper and Notebooks at Warwickshire Artisans that is situated at Yew Tree Farm Shopping, near Henley -in-Arden.
It was great to talk to Louise (owner of Warwickshire Artisans) and talk to her about my products in more depth, as well as have a chance to look at all the other talented artists that she supports. 30/01/2023
Becoming an exhibiting artist
Did you know that if you walk through the corridors of the UHCW Hospital there is a series of art works on display?
They have over 100 meters of hanging space dedicated to art created by local artists and established groups within the community.
I am proud to say that I was invited as a local artist to exhibit a selection of my prints to go on display on the First Floor (Also known as the Long Gallery).
There are a series of eight prints to view with an opportunity to purchase. With a percentage of the sales going towards the
Healing Arts Charity at UHCW that helps support patient recovery and wellbeing through the provision of a range of activities, including visual arts, music and bedside crafts.
Contact me, if you would like to find out more about my prints.
Festive Chalk Board Illustration
I was excited once again to have the opportunity to collaborate with a local business, Fossil & Bloom to update their chalk board frame.
Of course specific colours had to be used. Not to mention a flamingo, which was in keeping with the current festive window display.
It's always a great please for me to step away from creating digitally.
If you are interested in what I have created or would love for me to illustrate your chalk board for your business, then feel free to reach out to me.
Really excited to announce that I have added a new collection to my Spoonflower Shop.
The collection is called 'Dolce Vita' . Inspired by a trend brief supplied by Porter & Brawn during the Make it in Design Summer School 2022.
The design that you see on your left was inspired by my recent trip to Madiera. The geometric cobbled streets of the Old Town combined with the lush foliage of the sub-tropical climate.
Available now to purchase as fabric, wallpaper and home-decor.
Tag me on my socials @desgn.prnt if you use my designs in your projects.
Attleborough Artisan Craft Market - 4th September
I had a lovely day at the Attleborough Artisan Market - selling to the local community. It was so lovely to meet people face to face.
My eco-friendly wrapping paper was really popular and it was great to hear that one customer was going to use the paper for drawer liners.
Click the video on the left to see my stall set up.
Exciting News
At the begining of April 2022, I took part in an Art Workshop through Art Alert to create a circular panel about my experience of the Covid pandemic. This would then be submitted with other entries. If chosen, it would be created as wooden panel that then would form part of the amazing memorial structure designed by David Best called, 'Sanctuary'. It would stand in Bedworth's Miners' Welfare Park for a week. and then be burned.
Thinking back during the height of the pandemic, I remember how I used to sit socially distanced on my mum's brick wall. Being able to see her ,but not hug her or go into her home. So I decided to create a panel with a silhouette of just the two of us sitting on her front garden wall.
To my surprise when I was invited to go and see the structure, I realised that my submission was chosen to be part of the community panel and created into a wooden circular panel.
