Cerulean Grey is a holistic design consultancy specialising in the homewares industry.
It is run by Louise Rynehart along with a collection of knowledgeable freelance product and pattern designers.
Located in the countryside, nature is our true inspiration.
We work with brands and manufacturers who are committed to making the change to become more sustainable. Change can take time, so we can help you to navigate this transition by layering in more sustainable products to your existing offer or creating new products from sustainable or recycled materials.
A note from louise
As a designer, trend forecasting has always been at the heart of what I do.
More recently I have moved away from seasonal trends to concentrate on the slow-moving macro trends. This is important to me as I believe we should be buying better and investing in products that have more longevity and evolve with your home.
Throughout my career, I have worked both in house for large retailers and for the last 5 years as a design consultant. I am incredibly versatile as I have experience in multiple homewares design categories from surface pattern to home accessories and ceramics.
Along with my trend forecasting experience and the ability to work closely with factories developing commercial affordable products.
Experience
Cerulean Grey – Retail Design Consultant.
Specialising in ceramics, home accessories and textiles. Over the last 5 years I have worked directly with both manufactures and brands worldwide designing and developing ranges across all substrates. I am in the unique position as I cover 3D product design and pattern design. I am also a successful and experienced trend forecaster so ranges are always in line with upcoming trends and commercial for the proposed markets. Customers include Ivyline. Kew Gardens. George Asda. Grandhome Blinds. Waitrose & Sainsbury’s.
Sainsbury’s – July 2012 – March 2017
Seasonal Designer - Christmas & Outdoor
Sole designer on Christmas and Outdoor.
Trend analysis for seasonal and home.
Home Textiles Designer
Sole designer for all areas of home textiles from bedding, soft furnishings, bathroom textiles and kitchen textiles. Each season I develop seasonal and core ranges for all areas from initial trend analysis and artwork through to production, working closely with suppliers both abroad and in the UK to develop products that move the brand forward.
Next – Feb 2011-July 2012
Surface Pattern and Textile Designer on Kids Bedding, Bathroom Textiles, Kitchen & Dining Textiles and Outdoor Fabrics.
Luggage Design Consultant & Freelance Pattern Designer - Aug 2009 – Feb 2011
Commission print design and surface pattern work for Graham and Brown, Tigerprinters and designs licensed in the UK and US via an agent.
Working with luggage suppliers and manufacturers in the Far East on a consultancy and design basis
Antler Luggage – Nov 2004 – Aug 2009
Senior Designer. Sole responsibility for product management from initial design through to final samples of Nica, Matalan and Marks & Spencer. This involved working closely with the client from briefing and initial design through acquiring cost information to final design for production
