The studio lies at the heart of Jade Meridian. A laboratory of discovery, experimentation, formulation and refinement, yielding custom blends, textures, colours, and finishes, a space where ideas are captured and given form. The studio is the home of creative processes triggered by imagination, shaped by traditional illustration, visual and experiential storytelling, fuelled by a love of design history, and honed by deep expertise in graphic design and print.
In her foundational year at Design college, Julie discovered the liberating power of charcoal gestural drawing, by capturing movement and overall form, rather than fine details, she learnt that concepts retain their energy, allowing them to evolve into complex visual narratives. By connecting these ideas to styles associated with design movements of mid century modernism, late-modern and postmodern design - movements that inspired her to pursue a career in design - a unique signature style is formed. All artworks presented in the Aquarius Collection begin this way, and evolve through layered processes into finely detailed production-ready artworks. View Aquarius Collection
Colour and intricate combinations sit at the heart of the Aquarius Collection. Careful mapping, matching, and testing form a key part of the design process. Once the colour trials and strike-offs are complete, the final artworks are prepared for print. Our expert partners then print onto the finest 16oz pure silk twill, before the pieces are hand-rolled by leading British silk specialists in Macclesfield, historically celebrated asthe end of the Silk Road.
