
Lovely to meet you!
I'm Crissie Rodda, an illustrator + print designer based in the rural countryside of Waikato, New Zealand. I design for + love collaborating with wonderful companies, brands + creative individuals from all over the world.
Inspired by eclectic interiors, fashion, mid century design + my antipodean roots, I create artwork best known for its rich, quirky colour palettes + playful graphic patterns.
In my down time you'll usually find me head down in home + design magazines, practicing my embroidery skills, listening to music or exploring the great New Zealand outdoors with my husband + our three gorgeous girls.
select clients + collaborations
Kazoo Magazine
Erin Cole-Baker
Dwell
Halfpenny Postage
Paint Brush Studio Fabrics
Bolt of Cloth
The Green Collective
BioPak
KUKA Textiles
Wraptious
Little Tribe New Zealand
latest news

I'm in Uppercase Magazine!
I am beyond excited + honoured to have been selected as one of the top 100 artist that will feature in the latest edition of Uppercase Magazines Surface Pattern Design Guide. Uppercase is one of the leading magazines in the creative world, sharing stories about + inspiring designers, illustrators, craftspeople, creative entrepreneurs + paper lovers from around the globe.
Click here to learn more.

Sending You Love with Halfpenny Postage
I'm so excited to share my debut collection with Canadian greeting card company Halfpenny Postage with you all. Bursting with colour, cool characters + heart felt sentiments, developing this collection with the team at Halfpenny was an absolute joy!
You can shop the collection here.

New Fabric Collection with PBS Fabrics
My second bolt fabric collection called Garden Party with Paintbrush Studio Fabrics has just been released in the US. Inspired by outdoor summer parties, where fun sunny afternoons stretch out into warm summer evenings beneath the stars, the collection is a celebration of all things bright + beautiful under clear summer skies.
You can check out the collection here.
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get in touch
If you are interested in working with me, would like to see more of my art or just want to say hello - then drop me a line, I'd love to hear from you!