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How Can We Help The River Friends?

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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How can we make small changes to help our River Friends?

What’s New At Happydesigner?

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

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A round-up of the latest books to come from the Happydesigner drawing desk.

I Have Won a Book Excellence Award!

Posted on July 15, 2019August 9, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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I have received a Book Excellence Award!

Birdham Bear Returns!

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Birdham Bear returns with your very own “funtivity book”, celebrating all that is unique about you!

Happydesigner Prints Now Available

Posted on May 18, 2019May 18, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Limited Edition Happydesigner Prints Available Now!

MerMAYzing May!

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Have a MerMAYzing May!

Are Children’s Books Still Important?

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Are Children’s Books Important?

Using Children’s Books to Boost Imagination

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Boosting imagination with reading.

The Isabella Series Is Released!

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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Buy the “Isabella” series on Amazon now!

Hooray, hooray, it’s World Book Day!

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by Nicola Cottingham

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

Happydesigner celebrates World Book Day!

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How can we make small changes to help our River Friends?

August 21, 2019

Written by Ozgen Halil The problem with Henrietta Hen is she’s not so subtle. She’s loud and nosey and she has a tendency to get into trouble… This book has a real emphasis on friendship and caring for one another. It is a book full of fun and hilarious characters. It’s a delightful tale about…

August 14, 2019

A round-up of the latest books to come from the Happydesigner drawing desk.

July 31, 2019

“Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy Book'
"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
"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 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 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
"The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages
"These posters and flyers are perfect”
- Julia G, Manager at the Truro branch of Pets at Home
"Sarah is quality. Not just her design but she is a pleasure to work with."
- Bob Harper, Portfolio Marketing
“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
"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
"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
“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
"Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood
"Sarah provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could" Discovery Leisure
"I am absolutely THRILLED TO BITS with your illustrations! THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!”
- Susanna Jennicrai, Book Author
"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 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)
"It won’t be a struggle working with Sarah, it’ll be a pleasure. Can’t recommend enough”
- Richard Quick
"Our brand wouldn't be the same without her on-going input. Just fab xx”
- Justine Rogers, Dainty Dizzy
“Logos received with a BIG thanks, Basically I love them all”
- Helen Chuah, Giggling Baby Products