Oakret Design Studio is an independent surface pattern design studio rooted in a love of the natural world. Founded by Hilary Ward, the studio creates botanical and nature-inspired collections that draw from classical illustration traditions, organic forms, and the quiet elegance found in the everyday. Every pattern begins with close observation — a leaf's edge, a petal's curve, the texture of bark — and is developed into cohesive collections ready for textile, wallpaper, and home décor applications.

Good design takes time. At Oakret, patterns are developed slowly and with real care — each one considered for colour, scale, repeat, and how it will live in a room or on a fabric. The work is grounded in nature and informed by historical design traditions, but always made with a contemporary home in mind. The result is surface design that feels layered and considered, not generic or rushed.

Oakret Design Studio works with makers, brands, and creative businesses who care about the quality and origin of their design. Whether you're a textile manufacturer, a wallpaper company, an independent maker, or a brand building a considered home collection — if you're looking for original botanical and nature-inspired surface patterns, this studio may be exactly the right fit. Licensing, collaboration, and custom commissions are all welcome. Let's make something beautiful together.