Photograph by Alex CarlileStudio Seed was set up and fronted by a small (but perfectly formed) creative called Tamsin Seed. Born and raised in rural Cheshire, Tamsin was brought up in a large, bustling family of four sisters, and was always encouraged to explore her creative side – and often needed to in order to be ‘heard’ in such a big family!

After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Embroidery, Tamsin went on to win two prestigious awards at the New Designers graduate exhibition in 2005 alongside a consultancy contract with Brother UK. Tamsin worked her way up to become an in-house Senior Designer for Marks and Spencers’
greetings, stationery and gifting ranges. This really opened up her eyes to the world of commercial design and she became hooked! Tamsin consistently designed bestselling ranges and products for this well loved British brand. After a long and successful time with Marks and Spencers, Tamsin was kept busy designing products, illustrating, creating surface pattern designs, working on bespoke wedding stationery collections and branding projects.

Tamsin has always found colour, pattern, illustration and decoration very exciting and intriguing and finds inspiration all around her. She treasures (boyfriend prefers the term ‘hoard’) beautiful objects, fresh flowers and bits and pieces she has collected. Always on a constant hunt for new design styles, illustrations and beautiful imagery to keep her excited about design. In 2010, Tamsin relocated to Leamington Spa and Studio Seed was born! In just under 12 months, Studio Seed has designed for high-profile companies including Gap Kids, Next, Paperchase, Debenhams, Designers Guild, Target Australia, Primark and House of Fraser, as well as one-off commissions for individuals.

Studio Seed aims to create gorgeous, unique products with an emphasis on innovative yet beautiful design which can grace the hearts and homes of all who receive them. She has recently launched her 'Bella' Greetings card range and in late Spring 2012, Studio Seed will be launching an ‘off the peg’ line of beautifully designed wedding stationery and will exhibit at various Wedding Fairs nationwide.