Meet Laura Bohill. She’s a UK-based designer and illustrator who freelances with a wide variety of projects, ranging from UI work to digital illustration. She's sought after around the globe for her playful, quirky designs, charming personality, and killer work ethic. She describes our society as a “world of wonder” and is continuously “dreaming bigger and better.”
Currently, she’s a proud collaborator with the uber-hip NYC-based web design, branding and illustration studio Ghostly Ferns. The company designs for “small businesses, startups and anyone looking to cheer up.” It’s a perfect fit for Bohill.
So, need some cheering up? Check out Bohill’s delightful interview with Being Geek Chic and follow this Lady Geek on Twitter: @LauRARbee.
Q: How did you discover your passion?
A: I’ve always been creative, and wouldn’t say I ‘discovered’ my passion at any particular point. I grew up with it. There was really no other career path that sparked as much enthusiasm for me. As a kid I’d draw endless amounts of pictures and often said, “When I grow up I want to be an artist, but I don’t know how that makes money."
We had floral patterned wallpaper when I was young (cringe), and one day my Mam noticed that I had extended the pattern by adding extra flowers with a blue biro pen. When she asked me what I had done, my reply was, "That? I drew it months ago. The wall needed more flowers!” She simply couldn’t bring herself to be mad at me. And now I’m lucky enough that some of my clients actually ask me to draw on walls and windows for them. It’s funny how things play out.
Q: Where do you find your inspiration in life?
A: I’m a big kid who enjoys watching animated films, reading picture books, and being fascinated by amazing fictional characters. With anything created for kids, the sky’s the limit in terms of creativity and imagination. In this world of wonder, it’s the mentality of 'anything is possible’ that inspires me to keep on dreaming bigger and better.
Q: If you could take one fictional character out for a drink, whom would you choose and what would you drink?
A: Robin Williams as Peter Pan from Hook. We would most definitely drink those milky bubbly imaginary beverages they have in the food fight scene. Bangerang!
Q: You can choose one super power, what is it?
A: This is the hardest question. To be able to breathe under water maybe? I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid, which is ironic because I’m scared of swimming in the sea. But maybe I’m only scared because I’m not actually a mermaid? Can being a mermaid be a superpower please?
Q: What would you tell your 13 year old self?
A: To keep on, keepin’ on. Be 100% true to yourself, and do whatever you want to do, that’s what you’re going to be best at. Everything will fall into place if you follow your heart, and chase something you truly believe in. And like, stop being so moody all the dang time.
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