Building a Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future With UpCircle Beauty

The circular economy sits at the heart of UpCircle. Their mission? To leave the world better than they found it by transforming used ingredients into natural, organic beauty products – better for you and the world. We speak to their co-founder Anna Brightman to learn more about their sustainable initiatives, and all the ways they're making waves through their activism, education, and eco-driven product offering.

   

Dreaming Up Surreal Scenes & Pop Culture Fantasies with Muralist & Illustrator Marta Zubieta

Bristol-based Marta Zubieta is a Spanish artist, muralist and illustrator. Her brightly coloured, surrealist works explore pop culture, social media, psychedelia and nature. Marta started selling her prints and merchandise on CREOATE 8 months ago, whilst also creating designs for various brands and other artists, celebrating female characters & social realities with a strong psychedelic influence. We chat with Marta about her inspirations and...

   

Tying up Loose Ends With Studio Dawn Founder & Macrame Artist Chelsie Dawn

   

Style That Doesn’t Cost the Earth: An Interview With the Couple Behind Decor Ate Me Studios

From curvaceous busts and bums, to abstract geometric shapes and delicate food and flower designs — Decor Ate Me Studios specialises in candles and stunning structural art, along with unique ceramics with which to pair them. With all-vegan products and sustainable shipping methods, the brand is proudly owned by Eve & Teresita, a couple of super-talented women with a penchant for all things creative. We speak to them about their love for interior...

   

From Styling to Stationery: An Interview With the Couple Behind Pavilion

If you think Pavilion's stationery designs wouldn't look out of place in a modern art museum, you wouldn't be far off. The duo's stylish stationery is a hit with a range of retailers and renowned gift shops, owing to its unique and contemporary designs. We speak to founders Robert & Jan about their journey together from the world of fashion, to making their mark in the stationery world.

   

On Printmaking & Misplaced Creativity: An Interview With Textile Artist Benjamin Partridge

Founded in late 2013, The Owlery began as an outlet for Printmaker Benjamin Partridge's misplaced creativity. Drawing from nature for inspiration, Benjamin specialises in screen print and surface pattern design, creating home and giftware in a range of colourful designs, featuring a variety of creature patterns.    Hi Benjamin, please introduce yourself! Where did your career as a textile artist begin, and how did you get into printmaking?

   

Finding Sweet Success with CEO & Chocolatier John Jeffery

   

Cross-Border Business & the Chemistry of Skincare With Jennifer Tice

Evolve Botanica began in the wild woods of Pennsylvania, where a young girl raptly studied all the flora, and fauna that her grandmother taught her. With a focus on combining plant-based skincare with modern chemistry, the company began in earnest over 18 years ago.

   

New In: Meet 7 of Our New April Brands

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New In: Meet 6 New Female-Founded Brands

At CREOATE, we are lucky to have a community full of entrepreneurial and brilliant women. This month’s new in roundup is dedicated to championing some of the new female-founded brands to recently start selling through CREOATE.