The Studio.

Who is behind the studio?

Camille Delprat

What is your background?

I have always been passionate about creating, fashion, colours and materials, so I chose to combine this interest and sensitivity with my studies. After passing my French A-levels in Applied Arts, I entered the Duperré School of Applied Arts and focused my studies on fashion design, with a specialisation in textiles.I then expanded my software knowledge by taking a DTP (Desktop Publishing) course.I worked as a fashion designer and computer graphics artist for several clothing and surfwear brands for several years before starting my own printed patterns studio.

Describe your style.

Very colourful, lots of flowers, pop and a little quirky.

What are your main inspirations / influences ?

The ocean, the garden of my childhood, Asia just as much as the US, the Palais de Tokyo.

Which place inspires you the most?

The ocean, the garden of my childhood, Asia just as much as the US, the Palais de Tokyo.

What sets off your passion for prints?

I was lucky enough to do an internship at a Parisian fashion and lifestyle firm where I had the opportunity to help create textile designs for a range of beach towels. Seeing my patterns come to life on the products was a light-bulb moment!

Your first print memories.

The vintage wallpaper at my amaxti’s house (grandmother in the Basque language) with big yellow, orange and brown sunflowers, very graphic. Now that the 70s are coming back in fashion, it would be a huge hit!

Describe your creation process.

I can be very methodical: creating trend boards for which I draw several patterns while working with colour schemes designed beforehand. Sometimes I work instinctively, an idea comes into my head and I draw it spontaneously. I write my ideas down in a notebook, but I have so many that I don’t have time to bring them all to life;-) Marion, who studied at Duperré with me, helps me double the playfulness of certain drawings that we create together.

What is your favorite medium to work with and why?

A clever mix of hand drawn and vector-based artwork is the secret of a successful, rich pattern in my opinion. I like the randomness of watercolour and I find that it is a medium that relaxes me and gives me a break from the computer.

While working, what do you listen?

I have a very varied playlist for when I create: alternative rock, trendy electro, indie pop, cheesy hits, etc. However, when I have to do admin or deal with emails, I turn on the France Inter radio station. It helps me focus and I feel as though I have colleagues!

What is your job's favorite part ?

When I see someone in the street wearing my graphic design, there’s something exhilarating about that. I also enjoy the moment when I find the perfect balance in creating my pattern – elements, colours, repetition – and I tell myself “now it works!”

What type of product / sector do you mainly work for ?

I mainly work for women’s fashion and interior design.

On which fairs do you exhibit?

I would like to take part in my first PV but that’s not possible yet due to the current situation. It’s just a matter of time!

What do you want to accomplish in the future?

I would like to develop patterns for interior design or for children’s products, while continuing to develop my women’s collections with new customers. I dream of having my studio/office in town, separate from where I live.

The biggest challenge you had to handle as a designer?

Designing an all-over pattern for furniture, with HD photos of planks of wood. My file was over 2 GB and I had to create it in 4 different colours. It was quite hard work, but the tables are splendid.

What advice would you like to give to new designers who are just starting out?

Don’t hesitate to make lots of drawings.