As part of our new series of customer interviews, today we’re joined by Lexie aka Little But Fierce Design.
Her creative quotes & arty prints grabbed our attention, so we decided to find out more…
Tell us about yourself…
Hello! I’m Lexie, I’m 25 and I run online shop Little But Fierce Design. I create stylish foil art prints with a quirky quote edge.
When did you start Little But Fierce Design? What’s the history?
The shop was originally under a different name but I rebranded last April after realising I needed a change.
The new name is inspired by William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. The full quote is ‘though she be but little, she is fierce’.
It’s an ideal way to describe my work but also myself (I’m small but incredibly fierce!). I’ve designed my own art prints and greeting cards for a few years now and I love it!
What (or who) is your inspiration?
Motivational quotes really encourage me but I’m also driven by my love of television and film. A lot of my art prints are quite sassy and realistic. No one can be perfect all the time and sometimes you just need a funny quote to give you a nudge in the right direction.
What are your favourite 3 quotes?
My favourite quote of all time is from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet:
‘go girl, seek happy nights to happy days’
I remember studying the play in school for my GCSEs and it really stood out. It’s strange to enjoy a text so much after spending so much time studying it but it remains a real favourite.
I also love:
‘well behaved women rarely make history’
It’s such a fantastic quote for encouraging someone to push the boundaries and challenge the world. It’s my best seller and I think a lot of women can relate to it.
‘Life is short and the world is wide, I wanna make some memories’
is a new quote from Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. Its origin may be odd but I found it at a time when I really needed some courage and I find it really inspires me on days when I can’t motivate myself.
What advice would you like to share with other creatives hoping to set-up a similar business?
Just do it! I started with not a lot of money but with big dreams and I really wanted to push myself and try something new. It gives me a real thrill to see people buy my creations or want to work with me to create a special personalised piece for a loved one.
What are your plans for the year ahead?
I’m hoping to expand my prints range with the help of Doxzoo. I’d also love to create a new range of cards as I think my quotes would suit a variety of occasions.
Thanks, Lexi!
Want to find out more about Lexi’s creations? Browse the Little But Fierce Design Etsy shop, or follow her on instagram – @littlebutfiercedesign.
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