As a designer, what made you focus on birds?
“Coming from a family of birdwatchers it’s in my DNA, but we’re a nation of bird nuts so I’m in good company!”
How did your passion evolve?
“I grew up watching birds in a suburban garden, and I Like Birds is driven by my passions for nature, design, nostalgia for childhood and the ‘stuff’ my mum collected.”
Why do we all love birds so much?
“There’s a near universal appeal to birds and, whether you’re urban or rural, they’re always around and always raise a smile.”
Where do you take your inspiration from?
“Their unique behaviours, the often overlooked but colourful plumage of British birds, and the fact that we assign meaning to them either personally or via folklore. They provide a rich and fun source material. For some reason all of those elements resonate with our fans.”
What do you love most about your job?
“It’s always good to know that what you do makes people happy.”
I Like Birds is a new licensing partnership for My Gifts Trade.
