Luminaire

Yay samples are here, hot off the press this week is Luminaire, a delightful everyday greetings collection I created for Katie Phythian Design. The range has a lovely fresh colour palette with painterly washes on a textured board. The classic illustrations inspired by Katie's travels in France feature bouquets, bistros, patisserie and sparkling champagne. The design style picks up on the traditional card making techniques of scrapbooking and paper cutting that I love. Each design is hand finished in Katie's Cheshire based studio with beautiful iridescent crystals and packed with a pearlescent envelope. It's been a lovely project to work on with Katie - lots of fun, cake and cups of tea! I'm very much looking forward to seeing it in the shops.

LUMINAIRE - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a selection of cards from the luminaire everyday range I designed for katie phythian design, available now for trade direct from katie phythian design. 

#paperlove #luminaire #katiephythiandesign #katiephythian #contemporarydesign #painterly #newlaunches #iridescent #crystals #fresh #independentshops #exciting #independentretailer 

Alpine Adventures

Well I'm back in the studio this week after a lovely summer break exploring the Tyrol. Lots of news coming shortly on some fabulous new design. Exciting times!

ALPINE ADVENTURES - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: little mr j taking in the amazing view in ellmau, tyrol, austria. 

 #backinthestudio #alpineview

Summer Break

Oh what amazing weather we've had this past week or so, summer is most definitely here. I'm taking a little seasonal break from the Karika Nova blog. In the mean time I'll be working on some exciting new projects, more news on those in just a few weeks. See you all soon x

SUMMER BREAK - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a photo I took of the amazing view across the pool - the gorgeous casa alma where we stayed in menfi sicily, a beautiful place.

#summertime #summer #summerbreak

Cobalt

Excitingly my samples of the brand new super stylish men’s greeting collection I created for Cinnamon Aitch have arrived. The fab print quality shows off the modern colour palette and natural contemporary textures perfectly with a shot of tangerine hot foil making them extra special. I love the heavyweight board, it gives a real luxury feel and the bespoke textured envelope makes the range unique. From trend led retro geometrics to contemporary top notch illustrated icons there's something for everyone. I hugely enjoyed creating this for Cinnamon Aitch and am looking forward to seeing it out on the shelves.

COBALT - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above: a selection of cards from the cobalt men's range I designed for cinnamon aitch, available now direct from cinnamon aitch. 

#paperlove #cobalt #cinnamonaitch #contemporarydesign #concrete #newlaunches #pglive18 #texture #geometric #foil #modern #independentshops #exciting #independentretailer #tangerine #pattern

MMU Degree Shows 2018

I had a fab morning out at the Manchester School of Art's Degree Shows on Saturday. A fantastic collection of work from some great new talent. I especially enjoyed the print and textiles. The show is on until the 21st of June, some favourites below.

MMU DEGREE SHOWS 2018 - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

clockwise from the top left: a view of the creative practice and textiles in practice work, a section of georgia hodgin's workbook - contactable by email here - love the colour and texture, a view of fashion art direction final pieces, some fabulous on trend paper print by beth young, illustration sketch art work from hannah williams, take flight banner on the grosvenor building, love this style of illustration from sarah wilson, interior of the manchester school of art's fab benzie building.

#takeflight #MCRDegreeShow18 

Father's Day Edit

Well there's plenty to choose from in Father's Day this year - from graphic text, cars and suits to the stars + beyond. Bears in all shapes and sizes are taking centre stage in the illustrated cards. Fantastic to see Paperchase making the headlines with forward thinking captions this past week. Some top picks below.

FATHER'S DAY EDIT - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

clockwise from the top left: a classic gold best dad card by katie leamon, father's day cars from paper salad, rifle paper co father's day suit card from papermash, first daddy's day bear from stop the clock, i'm awesome father's day card from paperchase, after hitting the news this card appears to have already sold out - another here from the same paperchase range celebrating single mums, tippy toe love you papa bear fathers day card from caroline gardner, lovely illustration on this i love you dad card from the hidden pearl studio, super star dad card from berin made, dad ribbon greeting card from ohh deer, love this bear from jolly awesome at papier,

PG Live 2018

Ooh what a day. Celebrating it's 10 year anniversary (can't believe it's been 10 years!), PG Live was back this week with lots of celebration and fab new paper goodies on show. I had a great day yesterday catching up with everyone and most excitingly seeing the launch of my new range Cobalt designed for the wonderful Cinnamon Aitch - more on that soon! Now time for a brew, phew.

PG LIVE 2018 - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

clockwise from the top left: close up of the new cobalt range from cinnamon aitch launching at the show, view from the balcony at the business design centre, early morn start at piccadilly, cobalt looking fab on the cinnamon aitch stand, peonies from the flower stall at angel tube station, show notes and pick ups.

#paperlove #pglive #pglive18 #pglive2018 #cinnamonaitch #cobalt