Ellie Day
Art director and designer. Twenty years building fashion brands from concept through campaign.
From Inspiration To Print
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From Inspiration To Print ⚡️
Welcome to the Blog
This is my little corner of the internet where I get to just… talk.
You'll find musings on print trends, peeks behind the collections, things that are inspiring me, things that are annoying me, and yes — the occasional bad selfie. Consider this my overcaffinated side. The part that doesn't make it onto the portfolio page.
I've been obsessed with pattern, color, and the stories that live inside both for as long as I can remember. This blog is where that obsession gets to breathe a little. Some posts will be about the work. Some will be about what's influencing the work. Some will just be me rambling about a fabric I saw at a market or a sunset that made me want to paint everything orange.
If you're an art director, a fellow designer, or just someone who loves beautiful things — pull up a chair and scroll on down. It's casual here.
— Ellie
Wilderkind and the Nefertiti Garden
Inspired by the Wilderkind aesthetic emerging across art and design, Nile Reverie explores a feminine narrative rooted in nature, mythology, and strength. Botanical motifs feel expressive rather than ornamental—evoking a cultivated yet untamed garden shaped by history, symbolism, and bold modern color.