Kirsten B Designs

05/01/2026

Over the 2025 festive season I temporarily joined the world of Retail. I've been a rather busy beaver. I created a life chapter, learnt another level of patience, stayed calm in the chaos, and I am taking all of the lessons from every shift into my creative work.

What a journey it's been!

If you'd like to read more about my experience follow the link to my blog:
https://www.kirstenbdesigns.co.uk/post/what-retail-taught-me-as-a-creative


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31/12/2025

Thank you ✨️

15/12/2025

It all began with a bespoke label design for Christmas Morning Marmalade and soon grew into a bespoke label collection.

It’s always a pleasure working with Zoë, and there’s nothing better than seeing these designs out in the world and on the shelves.

I loved the challenge of creating individual labels that still felt part of one cohesive collection. So here's a closer look at the alphabet collection.

If you’re looking for a gift, or something delicious to try, take a look at what has to offer. I can honestly say every product I’ve tried so far has been absolutely delicious!!

For more you can visit www.thehenleylarder.co.uk

24/11/2025

31 days left until Christmas. Time to shake off the bones and get into the festive season.

What are you looking forward to most this holiday season?

31/10/2025

This Halloween illustration started with a simple trick or treat pun and well dogs love treats. So what if a skeleton dog was out searching for a treat and stumbled upon a pumpkin.

From that thought came a pup biting into a pumpkin. A mix of spooky and playful that captures what I love most about creative work: turning little ideas into something visual and memorable.

Projects like this remind me how important it is to make space for curiosity in the creative process. Not every idea needs to start big , sometimes the spark comes from a single “what if?” moment.

So the question is... Trick or TREAT?

27/10/2025

What’s the first thing you look for in a good reference photo? I’ve shared a few of my own points for choosing the most effective references for illustration and I’d love to hear your approach too.

When you’re choosing a photo for a custom illustration, whether it’s your pet or your business, the right image makes all the difference. A good reference photo isn’t just about clarity or lighting. It’s about choosing something that tells a story.

20/10/2025

Spooky season also means spiders are EVERYWHERE! They're like little ghosts disappearing and reappearing in the blink of an eye.

So I thought, why not illustrate a spider dressing up as a ghost for Halloween? What do you think are spiders creepy or cool?

14/10/2025

Every pet has a story.

Bagheera, my childhood German Shepherd, who rugby tackled me whenever I ran. Koki, my cockatiel, who studied biology with me and sang loud and proud every morning. I miss them, but their stories live on in art, in memory, in love.

That’s why I believe custom-illustrated pet portraits are more than art. They’re keepsakes of connection, because every story deserves to be told.

Discover heartfelt gift ideas for pet lovers, including custom-illustrated pet portraits. A timeless way to celebrate the special bond with your furry, feathered, or scaly friends.

10/10/2025

Ready for the weekend, anyone?

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06/10/2025

Where humans meet the algorithm: just a few of my thoughts.

AI is making a massive impact on the world right now. Everywhere you look, it is shifting industries, reshaping workflows, and changing the way we interact. Let's be completely honest here: the creative industry and the world we know today will not look the same a year from now, or even in a few day...

19/09/2025

It's all about the little details that make up the larger image and capture a beloved pets unique spirit.

06/08/2025

I spotted this distinguished gentleCat on my recent trip to Athens, Greece. He had so much style that I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to illustrate him. Definitely the coolest cat I've spotted so far.