MOLU Designs

“USE US OR LOSE US”

This isn’t just a pretty sign I painted but a slogan that speaks so much truth. I had created it for ’s campaign last year and a year on it still bears so much.

With the way things are going, we indie business and artists need your support more than ever. Black Friday deals are being more and more appealing (I’ve been guilty of it too) which makes our struggle to compete with those deals undeniably real.

We really can’t compete. Rents, bills, business rates, wages, families, all still need to be met, and many of us are juggling more than one job for sources of income to make ends meet. So, this is why we may not be able to always drop our rates or offer lucrative discounts at times like this. It may seem like you’re getting value for money on insanely discounted prices/fees for mass produced products and corporate services but please trust me when I say that you will NEVER loose value from us with all the unique skill sets we offer. Supporting us isn’t just about helping us helping us pay bills but stopping us from forcing ourselves to compromise our worth to compete with the bigger outfits. Know that you will ALWAYS get so much more in return….during good times and bad. That NEVER changes!

So please can I ask that, if and where possible, you continue to spend that extra bit of moolah on those handmade goods, those fun workshops, those bespoke commissions and creative services. You won’t regret it and we will always be grateful for it.

Thank you 🙏🏾❤️

**WORKSHOP ALERT**

Its been a while since I ran these so it’s with GREAT delight to inform you that they’re back this autumn!!!

Dates below:

Sunday 9th OCT 2-5pm
Sunday 30th OCT 2-5pm
Sunday 4th DEC 2:30-5:30pm

They will be hosted at two awesome East London venues - all the details can be found via the link in my bio!!

In this 3-hour IN-A-NUTSHELL session I’ll be showing you how to design your very own letter/number from scratch, which you will then get to paint onto a 40x40CM board to take home with you!!

I CAN’T WAIT!!! 🥳

Ps. Only 8 places per workshop for a more intimate class, so do get booking!

A few things from the archives I never got the chance to share. Let’s start with this one…

Back in December 2020, I had pitched my ideas for the Barking Heritage Mural competition, courtesy of and , to only go get shortlisted as one of the finalist!

Sadly, I didn’t bag this gig (it was won by muralist Jake Attewell aka ) but its one that I’m super proud of regardless, hence sharing it with you here.

So this is what it would’ve looked like👆🏽 In response to the brief, the intention of the proposed design was to encapsulate the iconic architectural buildings and lost heritage of Barking through the use of delicately thought out illustration and lettering. It was imperative that the design connected to both the old and younger generations to evoke
a sense of pride and belonging. Not to mention, bring a sense of home to the many migrants of the diverse and ever evolving district. With this in mind, the style is an amalgamation of both the modern and the traditional. This is particularly noted in the lettering styles and composition - a gentle nod to the forgotten past, drawing from old shop front signages and advertising. This, along with the abstract illustrative motifs that commemorate the lost buildings of Barking, keeps it fresh and engaging within the present times. A modern mark of the bygone era, so to speak.

I’m not going to lie - I was gutted but it’s all part and parcel of life. You win some and you loose some. Let’s hope I’m lucky the next time!

Love to hear your thoughts if you have the time! And if you’re in Barking, Jake’s Mural is all complete.

And I’ll be back with more….!