Maison et Objet 2026: Our Autumn Winter Print Collection
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The summer holidays have officially arrived, but behind the scenes at our kids’ print design agency, things are anything but quiet. While the sunny days usually tempt us to slow down, our studio is buzzing with energy as we put the finishing touches on our brand new Autumn Winter print collection. We are excited to share that we will be heading across the Channel to Paris this autumn to exhibit again at Maison et Objet 2026 trade show from September 10th to September 14th, 2026, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
You will find the two of us soaking up the creative atmosphere in the dedicated Maison et Objet Pattern Lab space. This curated area is always a haven for surface pattern lovers, and we could not be more thrilled to be a part of it this season, where we will be showcasing our latest line of custom print designs for kids’ brands, apparel, nursery textiles, and lifestyle products.
Preparing for a trade show of this scale is always a big undertaking. Over the past few months, our studio tables have been overflowing with hand-drawn sketches, colour swatches, and endless pattern trials. For this upcoming collection, we wanted to capture the magical spirit of the cooler months. You can expect a rich tapestry of playful narrative prints, sweet character illustrations, warm seasonal colour palettes, and timeless geometric patterns designed to complement a wide variety of product lines. Whether you are looking for soft, gentle tones for newborn collections or vibrant, energetic motifs for older kids, there is something in this new collection to spark your imagination.
Heading over to France for Maison et Objet is always one of the highlights of our year. There is a special kind of magic in packing up our physical samples, setting up our exhibition space, and seeing our work come to life on the show floor. More than anything, we love the personal side of trade shows. It provides us with a wonderful opportunity to step out from behind our digital drawing boards and meet the passionate people behind the brands we admire.
We would absolutely love for you to drop by our space in the Pattern Lab, say hello, and explore the new prints in person. We are always keen to chat with fellow creators, brand founders, product developers, and retail buyers. Whether you are actively hunting for fresh artwork for your next seasonal drop, looking for custom print options tailored to your brand’s unique aesthetic, or simply wanting to share ideas over a quick coffee between show halls, we’d love you to stop by our stand in Hall 6 to say hi.
Of course, we completely understand that travel schedules and busy workloads mean not everyone can make the trip to Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre this September. If you cannot attend the show in person, please do not worry about missing out on the new releases. We want to make sure everyone has access to our latest work, no matter where you are based in the world.
You can easily get in touch with us through our contact page to set up a virtual appointment with our team. We will be delighted to host a private digital walkthrough of the entire Autumn Winter collection online from September onwards. During these one-on-one sessions, we can talk you through the inspiration behind each print, show you scale and colour variations, and discuss how the artwork can be customised to suit your specific product range.
As the show date approaches, we will be sharing a few sneaky behind-the-scenes previews of what we are working on, so keep an eye out as we finalise our preparations. Thank you as always for following along on our creative journey. We hope you have a fabulous summer, and we look forward to connecting with you either in Paris or online very soon.
Our new trend guide is out now!
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Our new SS24 Trend and Inspiration guide is out now and we’re so excited to share it with you. We’ve gathered an amazing selection of inspiration from brands, artists and photographers and curated 3 meticulously researched key trends to take you through the season.
Each key trend features Pantone colour palettes, 2 royalty-free prints, and a capsule CAD collection that can be downloaded and edited to make designing your new collection that little bit easier. Alongside this are 14 bite-sized micro colour, mood and trend boards to help you understand the latest trends and how to apply them to your brand.
We know how important good trend resources are when planning and designing new products, and we also know how expensive they can be! Many trend platforms are simply out of reach for small businesses. That’s why we created our inspiration guides - targeted trend research at an affordable price of £300, to help you create your best collection yet. This is a challenging time for independent businesses but we want to empower you with sustainable trend information that works for your brand by sharing our ideas and we hope, inspiring yours.
Want to know if our trend guide is right for you? get in touch on our contact form with any questions
Welcome to The Kids Design Consultancy Blog: Design, Sustainability, and Inspiration
It all begins with an idea.
Hi there, and a very warm welcome to The Kids Design Consultancy blog. We are so glad you found your way to our little corner of the internet. We created this dedicated space to share everything that is currently inspiring us in our London studio each week, from upcoming seasonal trends and creative mood boards to key childrenswear brands that have caught our eye and must-see exhibitions around the city and beyond. Whether you are a fellow creator, an established brand founder, or someone just starting out on the exciting journey of building your very first kids collection, we hope this blog becomes a trusted source of inspiration, practical advice, and fresh design ideas for you.
To kick things off properly, we thought we should introduce ourselves. We are Bronwen and Fanny, two design professionals and mothers who live, work, and create right here in London. Our partnership first began when we joined forces to found an award winning ethical childrenswear brand called Petite Albion. Building that business from the ground up gave us a deep, hands-on understanding of what it actually takes to launch, design, market, and grow a successful brand in the modern market. Since then, we have both worked across a wide spectrum of the creative industry, gathering a wealth of practical skills, industry insights, and specialised expertise that we now bring to every client project we collaborate on.
Bronwen comes from a background in knitwear, textile design, and fashion design across both kids’ and womenswear ranges. Over the course of her career, she has designed for a variety of popular high street and independent fashion names. Her expertise lies in understanding garment construction, manufacturing, and creating practical yet stylish shapes that kids love to wear and parents love to buy. She knows precisely how to balance aesthetic beauty with the real-world functionality that parents look for in children's clothing.
Fanny, who is originally from France, brings a distinctive illustrative flair and visual design mastery to our team. As a graphic designer and illustrator, her diverse portfolio includes work for gifting and party brand Meri Meri, as well as social enterprise embroidery specialists Fine Cell Work. On top of her agency and consultancy experience, Fanny also ran her own quirky kids accessories label, Tcutcha Socks, giving her a real understanding of niche product development, brand identity, and print storytelling.
Together, as a dedicated kids design agency, our combined backgrounds mean we cover almost every single angle of product creation. We work seamlessly alongside brand founders to guide them from initial concept art, trend research, and bespoke pattern illustration through to technical garment packs and final production preparation.
At the core of everything we do lies a deep, unwavering commitment to great design and sustainable values. We truly believe that creating beautiful, engaging products should never come at the expense of people or the planet. How and who our products are made by is just as important to us as how they look on the shelf or on a website. We are immensely passionate about using sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly organic fibres, choosing certified ethical manufacturing partners, and designing high-quality, durable pieces that are built to withstand the test of time and endless play. Our ultimate goal is simple: by helping brands create better products and encouraging consumers to buy more mindfully, we can contribute to leaving a healthier, happier planet for future generations.
We are so genuinely excited to embark on this blog journey with you, sharing our love for all things childrenswear design and collaborating with visionary brand owners to bring their creative goals to life. Over the coming months, we will be using this space to dive into detailed design guides, behind-the-scenes looks at our print collections, trade show updates, and thoughts on sustainable manufacturing.
If you have a project in mind, are looking for custom print artwork, or need expert design guidance to shape your next seasonal range, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to reach out directly via our contact page to start a conversation with us about how we can work together.
Do not forget to join our growing community on social media by following us on Instagram and Pinterest, where we regularly share our latest studio updates, behind-the-scenes sketches, and daily visual inspirations. Thank you so much for stopping by, and we look forward to sharing more design stories with you very soon.