design trumpet

Great feedback!

2010-07-31T08:26:00.000-07:00

"It was a pleasure to work with design trumpet. Emma was creative and collaborative. She took our brief and created exactly what we were hoping for and more."

Jackie and Caroline, dressindie.com

I've changed!

2010-07-16T10:58:00.001-07:00

I am now married and am Emma Harding...still getting used to that!

I have a new website with some new work

www.designtrumpet.co.uk

keep unique!

2010-06-30T06:56:00.000-07:00

I designed this logo and holding page for new brand Dress Indie! It's a cool idea and means you can shop for independent labels in boutiques onlines and support smaller businesses in the process! Love it, and you can win an iPad too! Check it out....

www.dressindie.com

c'est manifique!

2010-03-04T07:19:00.001-08:00

I love this bag and all the T's on this website, shame my credit card is locked away!

www.chipchop.com.au

beautiful gifts and treats!

2010-03-03T02:22:00.000-08:00

I came across this website on my journey through all the wedding blogs! It has such gorgeous unusual pieces, worth a look!

merchant4.com

very on trend

2010-02-26T05:38:00.001-08:00

I worked at very.co.uk for a few months designing their Look Book for the summer trends, I selected photography and designed the layouts, it has renewed my interest in trends and all things fashionable!

very.co.uk

Festive fun!

2009-12-17T16:01:00.001-08:00

Hope you all have as much fun as us this Christmas!

Gorgeous WAGS

2009-12-15T09:45:00.000-08:00

WAGS is for Washing And Grooming Service! I designed the logo and this business card for a new company WAGS, the grooming parlour has a black and white theme so I used the red as a complimentary colour. Visit wagsgrooming.co.uk

Top dog!

2009-12-14T10:48:00.000-08:00

This is a packaging range I worked on for Pets at Home, the brief was 'casino glamour'! And of course, I had to buy it for Freddie!

Festive fun

2009-12-14T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a Mamas and Papas window, I worked on the creative and concepts behind this. They look fab, with big, bright boxes of presents and colourful wrapping paper! (what the children are really interested in!)

Inca-redible!

2009-10-28T13:21:00.001-07:00

o0o0o bad pun! Sorry so this time last year me and Tom had just completed the Inca trail, now we have our pup we named after our tour guide! freddie, I'm sure it's compliment? Anyway, I want to share the love and post the website for the company as they were so amazing and unlike some of the other are ethical too.

www.perutreks.com

It's Christmas ...well nearly!

2009-10-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

I was so chuffed to see my Christmas PoS designs in Mamas and Papas, promoting the Christmas dressing up clothes including a Christmas pudding hat and mittens (cute!). Can't wait to see the window displays, am feeling festive already!

The best cake ever!

2009-10-19T00:26:00.000-07:00

This is so funny, I love this!

This time it's personal

2009-10-18T23:52:00.000-07:00

This is an advert I designed for a wedding photographer, he wanted something fun and quirky, he is keen to work with creative and innovative brides and grooms who want photos that are natural and reflect their personality.

studioblanco.co.uk

Freddie-tastic

2009-09-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

looking good

2009-09-03T12:06:00.001-07:00

I have to mention my mates screen printing company, white duck, they do amazing work and are very cool people too, I hope to be using their screen printing skills soon for some personal projects!

www.whiteduckscreenprint.co.uk

Ready, Freddie... go!

2009-08-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

Here's our pooch loving his new toy (a doggie beer) the loudest squeaky toy in the universe! He can venture out for walks soon, can't wait for him to see the big wide world...well the north west (for now!)

Who are you wearing?

2009-08-28T00:24:00.000-07:00

Love this idea, you can hire amazing designer dresses for 1 or 2 nights, perfect if you want something really special but can't afford the huge price tag, a little bit of designer heaven for us non-filmstars!

girlmeetsdress.com

Office pet

2009-08-26T03:05:00.000-07:00

Meet Tengu, he sits on your desk and reacts to sounds around him, what a great distraction from work!

www.tengutengutengu.com

dramatic chipmunk

2009-08-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

This is daft but so funny, best 5 seconds on the internet!

dramatic chipmunk

relax in style

2009-08-25T00:28:00.000-07:00

I have a slight obsession with deck chairs at the mo and love this one, its from this nice website

www.thebalconygardener.com

you can buy ready made container gardens, vintage products, gifts and lots of other useful and beautiful things for your garden (or balcony or yard!) inspired by making the most of what you've got for your outdoor space.

creative crockery

2009-08-24T05:02:00.000-07:00

“Simple, unique and witty designs on essential wares.”

www.baileydoesntbark.com

Love the designs, on my wish list! These designs are really different, humourous and a nice change to the norm, the designer is a new yorker who has a dog, Bailey, who doesn't bark (wish my puppy didnt bark! more Freddie pics soon)

the world’s first glow-in-the-dark jellies and a huge gingerbread Gherkin!

2009-08-23T02:33:00.000-07:00

If you fancy flavour tripping (lemons taste like toffee and vinegar like sherry), then check out the Jelly Mongers: they are mad in a very good way, they even made a jelly airport!

www.jellymongers.co.uk

the best named website

2009-08-21T00:54:00.001-07:00

The words 'naked' and 'angry' don't really some up beautiful patterns on clutch bags, umbrellas and dish sets but check out this website!

www.nakedandangry.com

And for the boys there is Hand Screened Wallcoverings, ties and wallets, very nice!

Handmade Wallpapers

2009-08-18T23:18:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful, handmade wallpaper design, there are loads more on this website, you can buy tables and screens too, absolutely gorgeous!

www.mi-sha.net

Logrows and solar art

2009-08-18T00:08:00.000-07:00

I came across this natural media company, they specialise in 'eco ads'. They can re-create almost any advert or logo in crystal clear quality, which are set in our unique mobile nursery displays. They also do 'clean advertising' (where they blast the pavement clean with an image or logo, it lasts up to 20 weeks!) and 'solar art' (natural media is created using nothing but the power of the sun's rays, a magnifying glass and the skill of our artist who is able to burn the most intricate patterns, portraits and logos into wood.) I am all for anything eco-friendly but this is really cool too!

www.mindthecurb.com

Don't face the portaloos at a festival!

2009-08-14T00:43:00.000-07:00

This is genius and a charming website too...

www.thebrowncorporation.com

bespoke trainers

2009-08-14T00:17:00.000-07:00

This website lets you customise your trainers, you can even create your own design!

www.sneakart.com

look cool and stay safe

2009-08-11T04:37:00.000-07:00

This cool hat is actually not just upping your street cred but is a helmet too, here's the website

www.cyclechic.co.uk

Meet Freddie!

2009-08-09T08:49:00.001-07:00

Introducing Freddie our new border terrier puppy, he's the cutest little thing and seems to be quite well behaved...so far so good!

hogtastic!

2009-08-04T00:10:00.000-07:00

Meet Branston Prickle, he is on my friend's website

hogaholics.webs.com

These critters are so cute!

Christmas...already?!

2009-07-29T01:48:00.000-07:00

I have just designed the Christmas menus for Radisson BLU hotel in Durham, not to hard to imagine it's Christmas with our current weather, so I am feeling festive already!

All you need is love

2009-07-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

...and beautiful wedding stationery! I design invitations, Order of Service, Menus, Table Plan, RSVPs, Place cards, Favours, emailers & websites. For something unique and within your budget call 07801 815574 and ask for Emma or email emma@designtrumpet.co.uk

A modern twist to the Save the Date and a Wedsite

2009-07-24T00:44:00.000-07:00

I have designed my Save the Date for my BIG day next May and have designed a Wedsite (bad pun but that's what the kids are calling them these days) It means everyone can see who's who, find out how we met and they can get all the info they need to book a hotel room and to find the venue on the day. The Save the Date was an emailer with a link to the website (a real money saver ;] ). I have had a lovely response to this and hope it helps my guests feel like part of the day already. I am beginning to design my invites which I cant wait to do!

classic business card design

2009-07-23T05:35:00.000-07:00

This is a business card I designed for a new company, International Visual, (set up by my bosses from my time at the Design Team, House of Fraser). It is a folding business card, with UV spot on the dark brown ‘V’. We were really pleased with the results and I met the 'design a classic and sophisticated business card with a special touch' brief!

www.internationalvisual.com/flash.php

‘’I have worked with Emma over many years and would happily recommend her work. She is very creative and has a full understanding of print processes and materials which means you always get a superb result. Emma designed our corporate stationery and every time we hand over a business card people comment on the great design. A true testament to her work.

In addition to her obvious creative talents Emma is a pleasure to work with as she is simply a lovely person!! ‘’ Lynda Murray

Here comes the bride!

2009-07-22T09:06:00.000-07:00

I have had the pleasure of designing one of my dearest friends wedding stationery whilst she was in Dubai organising her wedding from afar. Nearly 1000 emails later (well maybe 50 or so) we have a fabulous result, postcard size invites and RSVPs with classic silver writing and teal hand drawn butterflies on a quality, ivory card all neatly posted together in silver envelopes, we even included a 'What you need to know' leaflet with maps and useful contacts. I am really pleased with the result and look forward to working on more wedding projects! Bring it on!

If you would like me to design your wedding stationery, pls email me and I can send you a PDF of samples of my work.

Drive Club

2009-07-22T06:09:00.000-07:00

This is a logo I did for a friend, always happy to support new business, she knew exactly what she wanted and how she wanted her business to be portrayed, fun but professional.

"I could not have asked for a faster, more professional approach. Refreshing and innovative design without all the fluffy stuff. Excellent service!" Rebecca

So if you want driving lessons with a relaxed and friendly driving instructor, contact Rebecca!

sweet treats

2009-07-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

I got a phonecall from a lady who has set up a cupcake bake and deliver company and she found me on google and wanted a logo. This was a fab little job and they sent me cakes for inspiration!

"Emma worked with us brilliantly to suggest various alternatives around what we wanted. She turned all communications round quickly, and always delivered on the things she said she would. We would thoroughly recommend her, she is creative, talented, but also very easy to work with".

Thanks
Michelle and Catherine

buycake.co.uk

Veery good typefaces!

2009-07-11T06:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry bad pun, but here's a gorg website for nice typefaces and cool image searches, good for inspiration too!

veer.com

New Kids on the Blog

2009-07-09T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here is myself and Tom, my fella and he is a plasterer, he's the best in the world but don't just take it from me! go to

tomhardingplasteringworks.blogspot.com

Need some cupcakes for a party? Here's my mate Emma's blogspot too.

emmalovescakes.blogspot.com

Very cool

2009-07-08T23:59:00.000-07:00

Here's an addictive website I love

www.thecoolhunter.co.uk

You can sign up for the newsletter, it's packed full of new and exciting trends, products, fashion and architecture!

Time for T

2009-07-07T01:22:00.000-07:00

Here's a cool website

http://threadless.com

All the t shirt designs are submitted by designers and illustrators, they are imported from America, so you have pay customs tax sadly but they are so cheap in the Sale, it's worth it!

There's something for everyone and they are rarely seen over here.