26.06.25 | Confessions from a designer of over 20 years I have some things to confess this week 🙂 Confession #1: I often feel like an imposter. You might think it’s strange for me to admit this to you, as I’m the one usually guiding […] > > Read More
19.09.24 | How to add all the cosy autumn designs to your portfolio As we slowly move into autumn here in the UK, I’ve just been digging through my archive to share some cozy patterns on my studio Instagram & it got me thinking about how often I’m […] > > Read More
22.08.24 | Rachael Taylor in the press I’ve been lucky enough to have been regularly featured in the media from biographic pieces to my own articles sharing design advice. Highlights include A House Beautiful Home Business, ITV, Channel 4, BBC, Print & […] > > Read More
07.05.24 | My step-by-step process for a design collection If you are working on adding design collections to your portfolio, chances are you’ve come across many ways in which to build a collection. It’s something I cover a lot in my online coaching (40% off […] > > Read More
21.03.24 | Comfort for your creative soul They say if you don’t ask then you don’t receive, so today I wanted to ask about your experience reading my book Power Up Your Creativity. I’ve been so grateful for all of the glowing […] > > Read More
03.12.22 | How to be creatively courageous What you’ll learn in CHAPTER 3: COURAGE of Power Up Your Creativity: How stepping outside of your comfort zone can lead to magical things That not giving up and working hard will make your dreams […] > > Read More
25.11.22 | PODCAST Create the work you want to attract I was thrilled to get the chance to chat with the wonderful Margo Tantau of the Windowsill Chats Podcast. Margo & I discussed: Creating work that attracts aligned clients & customers Using intuition & gut instinct while also […] > > Read More
08.10.22 | I won an award I never thought I'd win! It’s such an odd feeling to be able to say that I’m now ‘award-winning’! I was recently lucky enough to win the Most Renowned Art Director Award at the 2022 UK Enterprise Awards. You can […] > > Read More
24.08.22 | What makes a design sell? Recently over on Instagram we did a series called: what makes a design sell? We picked four of Rachael’s most popular designs & did a deep dive into what made them sell so well & […] > > Read More
17.03.22 | A day in my shoes... Gosh I’m often asked to share an example of a typical day or week & its all so different. I plan ahead where I can but deadlines can move a lot. So here’s today in […] > > Read More
28.11.21 | What they said & what happened The idea of making a career from your creativity can often be scoffed at. Many times throughout my career I’ve faced negative reactions just like this & been questioned about the sustainability of such a […] > > Read More
20.11.21 | Secret 2022 project revealed! So we’ve been teasing for a while that we’ve been working on something behind the scenes & I can now (sort of) announce it… drumroll please! I’m writing a book! I had a lovely meeting with my Editorial Director […] > > Read More
21.10.21 | New website SNEAK PEEK! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on our brand-new website. It’s been a long time in the making & we’re super excited for a fresh new look. Featuring Rachael’s ‘Havana Night’ pattern design! > > Read More