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What processes are involved in creating
your pieces?
Our products all have a hand made component,
We do our own book binding and sewing, which
involves total precision and a great eye for detail,
I have high standards and I love what I do so I
make sure every book is perfect. Quality control
is key. When you run a small business. I want my
customers to be happy and love the product as
much as I do.
What inspires you in your designs?
Clever sustainable design, pinterest has been a
great source.
As I love working with illustrators and I want to
keep my product fresh, ideally I want to promote
Australian designers and retain the high
standards of Australian made and designed
products.
What do you love the most about having
your own label?
A certain amount of freedom to explore
different print methods. I’m so in love with letter
press!
Also to understand the market. Trade fairs
and markets are always inspirational as well as
meeting other designers and makers. You put
in as much as you want to get out, I am always
learning which I love.
Who are some of your favourite
designers?
This is a tough one, there is so much talent out
there!!
Raul Briones, both beautiful and sustainable, Pet
Lamps
Kate and Kate can’t go wrong at the moment.
Gorman - clever collabs, love all their designers.
Illustrators, Beci Orpin, Laura Blythman, Anna
Bufton, Pete Cromer…
What is your favourite item in your store
right now and why?
I have several projects on all the time,
It’s always the one I’m creating… but I would
have to say I’m really satisfied with the outcome
of the Once- A –Year- book (special Edition),
Photography:
and working with Laura Blythman was really
enjoyable and I can’t wait to work with a new
illustrator for the next round of covers and
extending our Once A Year idea…
What has been your biggest highlight?
I think receiving awards, such as the Eco
excellence
Award and nominated as a finalist for the
prestigious Etsy Design awards. Working for
over 20 years in the a design Community, for
other companies, just being able to do my own
thing and work for my self is huge, I love it!
What are your plans for the future?
I’m launching new product, this Christmas – very
exciting
There’s some great things coming up. I have
been chosen as one of the top 12 makers by
WESTELM LOCAL, which is all about supporting
local makers. and will have a popup store this
Christmas. Putting up details on my instagram, so
stay tuned.
CONTACT:
laikonik.com.au