illustrated nostalgia, distinctly designed
A celebration of design and the beauty of everyday objects.
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Sustainable
All cards are printed on FSC 350gsm card with recycled Kraft envelopes and recyclable clasps, produced locally within 10 miles of Design Smith HQ. Tea towels are printed in Suffolk, and prints are produced in-house at Design Smith HQ.
Made and sent with love
Our cards are individually hand folded, wrapped and packed by hand in our studio.
About us
Design Smith is the creative partnership of Jude and Tina, based in Norfolk.
Jude is the illustrator, drawing inspiration from vintage design, everyday objects, and popular culture to create distinctive greeting cards, limited-edition prints, paper goods, and tea towels brimming with character and nostalgia. Her bold designs and expressive mark-making breathe life into the everyday, celebrating its quiet beauty and timeless appeal.
Tina is the planner, organiser, and logistical mastermind who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes. Together, they balance creativity and precision to craft meaningful pieces that spark connection, stir memories, and bring a little joy to everyday life.
I'm a big fan of the old triband Penguin so this tea towel is my idea of heaven. The colours are gorgeous, the detail is amazing, it's a thing of beauty and makes me smile every time I look at it .. Any book lover would be overjoyed to own one!
I bought this card for my Mum. She worked in Dewhursts Mill when she left school - and I remember as a child playing with cotton reels just like this. It’s a beautiful design.
Perfect card for a Stephen King loving friend. Card itself excellent, great design, very good quality, and a very reasonable price for a card of such quality. Order and delivery were both problem free. Very happy, thank you.
Excellent range of beautifully designed and unusual cards. The range of subject matters suit so many different people. Very quick and efficient service. Thank you!
Lovely cards with quirky designs. Fabulous colours and print quality. Much more personal than high street cards.
This was such a beautiful card and unlike anything else I've seen. Wonderful, quality craftsmanship and a great customer service experience too.
This was a birthday present for an artistic friend and she loved it. Thanks!
