Nicola Cottingham

Helping your children with going back to school.

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.

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