live a life full of passion, wonder and magic

hey there, I’m Kate!

I’m a self-taught illustrator and pattern designer, and the one woman show behind Kate Frances Designs.

I love creating whimsical, cute and playful designs that spark everyday moments of joy.

Products include unique greeting cards, stationery and art prints for all ages, and I pride myself on creating high quality, unique products that will brighten up your day.

As Seen In…

  • Creative Howl
  • Find my business on Pedddle.com
  • And So To Shop - Indie UK Marketplace
  • Spoonflower Fabric Printer
  • Small Business Big Voice Podcast
  • Makers Market
  • Pitter Pattern - surface pattern design blog by Veronica Galbreith

Reasons to Shop Small with Me

  • Proudly Designed & Made in UK

    Everything is printed in-house or by independent UK printers.

  • Eco Friendly Practices

    I always use recycled, biodegradable and plastic-free materials for products and packaging. Wherever possible I source UK made products.

  • Ethical Marketing Pledge

    No gimmicks or hard sells here. You won’t find false scarcity tactics or false savings here, thank you vey much.

What Else is on Offer

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Make your brand shine

I love collaborating with companies that love colorful, whimsical and fun patterns and illustrations.

my collection of fun, playful illustrations is ever growing and available to license.

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Createfully with Kate

Are you an aspiring surface designer looking to explore the wonderful world of patterns? would you like to see your designs in the world on products such as fabric, wallpaper, kidswear and more?

Joyful art for everyday

Your children’s bedroom or nursery will be the talk of the playground when word of the unique prints you’ve discovered gets around. Everyone will want them. Be the first!