Who are we?....
LOBI Creative is an independent gifting brand with products designed by me, Rebecca.
Each product is designed using my original watercolour paintings.
With a background in packaging and product design, I was always very passionate about retail and had dreamed about owning my own business created from my own products.
After unexpectedly loosing a job and whilst working as a freelance designer, I decided it was time to take a leap of faith and start LOBI Creative. It was started with around £50-£100 and has grown gradually over time, still with me as the sole designer and owner.
How did it start?
LOBI Creative started back in 2016 with a single painting of a giraffe. Within a week, I had 5 original paintings and 5 greeting cards, ready to sell at our local craft fair in Wimborne. From here, I have continued to paint and grow my range of products into the brand you see today. You can still find me selling at local events, as well as now offering my products for wholesale.
How are the products made?...
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Watercolour Painting
Each product starts with a watercolour painting. These are done usually from a rough sketch first.
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Photographing & Editing
Once the painting is completed, I will then photograph the original and edit on the computer to make sure all colours are correct and remove and background and imperfections.
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Finished Product
The designs are then artworked ready for the products that they will be produced onto. These are then sent to various suppliers to be made into finished gifts ready to sell.
Where does the name come from?
Amongst other nicknames, growing up, I was affectionately known as Lobi, or Lobes.
(Due to my large ear lobes)... so it only seemed fitting to name my brand after me.
I also like to think it stands for...
LOVE OF BRIGHT IDEAS as i am not only a watercolour artist, but a wall mural artist, product designer, graphic designer & illustrator.
Why buy with us?
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British Made
Where possible, we source our products from British manufacturers and suppliers. All of our cotton products, greeting cards and prints are made in the UK and our notebooks, ceramics and water-bottles are produced in Dorset.
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Supporting Independent
Each product that is bought, allows for more money to be invested back into the business, which means creating more products becomes possible.
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It makes us happy!
Unlike larger companies, each purchase directly impacts and effects us. Yes, I really do do a whoop when its been a succesful event or each time I get a ping on my phone from a sale! It allows us to also support other local events and pop-up shops!
