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Sheselle, also known as Donna Belle Ibarra creates fun, youthful, and cheeky garments and accessories that everyone needs in their life!  Her pieces are a direct reflection of her childhood nostalgia growing up in the ‘90s, obsessed with bold colours, and a playful sense of humor. Sheselle’s mission is to inspire individuals to embrace their unique traits and not take life too seriously.   What is your main focus? Did you study at University? I'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Photographer. I actually studied Communications at the University of California Davis. Unfortunately, attending art school was never an option for me...

We got chatting with Erika Kubick owner and creator of Cheese Sex Death to discuss whether the pin game is to brie or not to brie... ok ok ok we will stop with the cheese puns now, just don't take our curd for it... Her store is full of all things cheese and even has a section for where to buy the best cheeses! What is your main practice? Did you always see yourself producing cheese themed merch? I’m a cheese preacher! I did study at a university here in Chicago, but my majors were Film Production and English Literature. That...

We had a quick catch up with Snootie Studios to find out what makes their creative juices flow and how they got into the pin design world.   Have you always been in the Creative Arts? I (Abbie Freeman) studied Graphic Design at Camberwell College of Arts, whilst my partner Harry studied Illustration at Brighton University. We both used to sneak into each other's studios and lectures when we were visiting each other, and soon realised that the way we were being taught was very similar. Prior to this, we both studied a BTEC in Graphic Design in our hometown, Harlow, so...

We all know a good boogie is great for the mind and soul, but for artist and dancer Carmen Reina it is so much more.  We asked Carmen the all-important questions about her work and how she got into pin-making.    Did you study Creative Arts at University?  I studied architecture in Spain and when I later moved to Berlin I became more and more interested in graphic design. Later on, I studied Visual Communication at the University of the Arts, which gave me a great framework (and a lot of freedom) to explore my own style. Now I work...

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...  (DRUM ROLL PLEASE)  THE WINNERS OF THE 2020 LOCKDOWN DESIGN COMPETITION. It has honestly been such a pleasure receiving all of your drawings and ideas. It's so lovely to see everyone getting creative and visualising your styles as little enamel pins! We hope you guys have enjoyed it and helped you get the creative juices flowing whilst stuck in quarantine. So, on to the good bit, the winners...  1. Krime   2. Jessica Gracia   3. Vinny Nixon   4. North or Nowt   5. Alice Johnson AKA Kingpin Alice   6....