Jaz is a multidisciplinary design graduate primarily working in ceramics and illustration. Based in rural Lewes, their work draws heavily on British wildlife and folklore. While studying BA Furniture & Product Design at Nottingham Trent University they founded Muddy Pixie, a small business focused on crafting fairytale infused objects to spark everyday magic! Their work has been featured in Icon Magazine and exhibited at New Designers, and Grand Designs Live. Now creating their first picture book, Jaz is excited to continue growing their illustrative practice.
Pixie Prints
Illustrations of Pixies with personalities, flowers and fruit corresponding to their specific month.
Awards & Recognitions
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The Pixie Picnic Tea Set was featured in the Grand House’s garden area at Grand Designs Live in Birmingham NEC.
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The Pixie Picnic Tea Kit, Jaz’s debut ceramic tea set was featured in Icon’s “Four design talents to look out for from New Designers 2024” article where the set was commended for it’s sustainability.
“With the ever-quickening pace of the digital world drawing us further away from nature, it was heartwarming to see a young designer so passionate to draw us back to thoughtful rituals that remind us of the importance of our connection to the natural world.”
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The Pixie Picnic Tea Kit was featured on the Nottingham Trent University stand. It was a fantastic opportunity to network and meet other makers.
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Nottingham Trent University’s Enterprise Team awarded a grant of £500 for the research and development of Muddy Pixie’s debut ceramic tea set.
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Nottingham Trent University awarded another grant of £500 for the development of Muddy Pixie.
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In recognition of Muddy Pixie’s eco-conscious practice & business plan Nottingham Trent University awarded a further £250 to fund the development of the business.
