Founder and Creative Director Julia Campbell of The Silk Road Studio has unveiled her latest work, ‘The Secret Garden’—a refined collection of surface patterns inspired by botanical illustration, historic chinoiserie, and the expressive movement found in natural forms.
The launch represents a defining creative moment for Campbell, merging her fine art roots with contemporary luxury design for clients in interiors, textiles, fashion and premium lifestyle sectors.
Campbell has gained international recognition for the distinctiveness of her work, receiving honours such as Best Original Design via leading global design training platforms like Immersion 2024. Her career is shaped by years of study and professional experience, beginning at West Surrey College of Art & Design, Wisbech College and Nottingham Trent University, where she graduated with a First-Class BA (Hons) in Fashion Marketing with Communications. She began her professional journey under the mentorship of the late Hilary Alexander at The Daily Telegraph.
She later held roles at Hammond PR in London and in communications at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, where she developed a strong understanding of narrative-based visual presentation and cultural engagement.
Yet, the formation of The Silk Road Studio also reflects personal endurance. Campbell paused her artistic ambitions for almost 40 years to care for family, before returning to design work in 2017 with renewed clarity. During the pandemic, her detailed pattern designs gained international notice when adopted for print-on-demand applications, including customised mask designs.
Her breakthrough came again in 2024, being named one of the standout designers in Bonnie Christine’s global Immersion Course from over a thousand peers. This recognition has propelled The Silk Road Studio towards collaborations with high-end interiors brands, including heritage-focused companies such as House of Hackney.
‘The Secret Garden’ expresses the culmination of this path: layered botanical shapes, classical influences, and refined colour stories united through meticulously crafted composition.
“Everything I create tells a story,” Julia Campbell said. “My work is about more than decoration – it’s about emotion, memory, and the craftsmanship behind beauty. This collection captures the spirit of renewal and creative freedom that defines where I am now.”
The Silk Road Studio now offers exclusive portfolio access and bespoke commissions for brands and clients seeking art-driven surface design with depth and meaning.
Julia Campbell’s trajectory—from PR executive to acclaimed pattern designer—embodies the resilience and creativity shaping the UK’s independent design sector. As her work continues to evolve, The Silk Road Studio is poised to be one of the UK’s most notable creative studios to watch in 2025.
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