Nicola Cottingham

Play games with Happydesigner this World Book Day!

New Books Added!

Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Check out the latest releases and books coming soon from Happydesigner!

New Year, Same Year!

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations/ Latest News

Beat the January grey skies with Happydesigner.

“Annie’s Grannies” Author Passes Away

Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Picture books/ illustrations

Author Darron Love passes away.

Thinking of Toys This Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Uncategorized

How to make gift-giving a simple pleasure this Christmas.

Keeping Fit With Charlie!

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Get active, Just Like Charlie!

The Red-Headed Illustrator!

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Album Artwork/ Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations/ Latest News

Meet Sarah, the newest employee of The Studio Pigs.

Hallowe’en Celebrations with Happydesigner!

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations/ Latest News

Get spooooky this Hallowe’en with Happydesigner!

Autumn Fun!

Posted on October 27, 2019October 27, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Get ready for making fun inside during the colder months!

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"I am absolutely THRILLED TO BITS with your illustrations! THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!”
- Susanna Jennicrai, Book Author
"You do have a very positive feel about everything you do. I do wish you continued success in all your work. All the best, Simon" - Simon James, Famous Children’s Book Illustrator
“Sarah is an extremely talented designer and illustrator. She has that rare gift of being able to find something in your business or character that you never knew existed" - Craig Green
"It won’t be a struggle working with Sarah, it’ll be a pleasure. Can’t recommend enough”
- Richard Quick
“Logos received with a BIG thanks, Basically I love them all”
- Helen Chuah, Giggling Baby Products
"The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages
“Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy Book'
“Sarah is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable, she delivered 100% with a new logo that was spot on! We can't recommend her enough!” - Lucy @ Get Active
"i really like ur books my mommy reads them 2 me all the time ur really good at drawling and i want 2 be like u when i grow up :-)" Natassia Flegal (hd fan)
"I hope my recommendation will persuade you to use Sarah! I cannot fault her, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and talent." - Michelle Hawkins, Director: The Flying DoDo
"She has a keen eye for the quirky detail, she is punctual and a joy to work with. I simply cannot praise her enough.” - Clickety Books
"Our brand wouldn't be the same without her on-going input. Just fab xx”
- Justine Rogers, Dainty Dizzy
"Sarah understood what I was looking for and produced a fantastic logo for me. She is very approachable and friendly – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her” - Katie Jarvis, Fancy Prints
“I was so nervous ringing you as i've never done anything like this before, but you were so friendly and put me completely at ease.” - Donna Purvis
"Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood
"These posters and flyers are perfect”
- Julia G, Manager at the Truro branch of Pets at Home
"Thank you so much Sarah! What a fantastic set of illustrations for the first in our series of children’s books. We can’t wait to work with you on the second book!" Jane Archer-Wilms & Marlies Veenhof
"Sarah provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could" Discovery Leisure
"WOW! Love it! I'm so happy with what you've produced- and with so little input from me. FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU” - Darren Pascoe: 'Red Rabbit Book'
"Sarah is quality. Not just her design but she is a pleasure to work with."
- Bob Harper, Portfolio Marketing