Introducing: Bobblebotic
As our introducing features continue we meet up with one of Nottinghams up and coming designers Bobblebotic and found out what on earth it all means...
NICC: What on earth does bobblebotic mean?
Bobblebotic derived from a quite simple idea by collaborating two words that best described me. I wear wide range of woolly bobble hats and I do most of my graphics using a computer, clicking away like a robot robotically. I just put the two words together and created bobblebotic. My objective was to stand out from the crowd and create a brand that I hope one day will be well known. NICC: So you’re a young brand in your infancy, how have these first steps been and, in particular, what kind of hurdles did you find in your way?
It was quite difficult to get my brand recognised at the beginning when there are so many other great clothing designers. I would say the hardest part would be finding the right printing company, since my designs are most photography I had to find a particular style of printing.
NICC: We’re really liking the urban tribal vibe you have going as well as the fractal-like Polaroid Tee’s. Where do you see your designs going in the future/for your next batch?
Thank you, the next step I plan on taking is designing my winter collection. I want to go back to the bones of some of my designs and alter them to start printing of sweaters and hoodies. Also I plan on doing some cheeky woolly bobble hats for the winter months.
NICC: What brought you to Nottingham? Was it birth or have you moved here? Either way how do you find things in Nottingham for independent labels?
I moved to Nottingham at an early age form Huddersfield but either way Nottingham is quite an arty city with loads of independent local clothing brands. I feel Nottingham has a wide range of innovating artist but there was still a gap for me to join the market.
NICC: What would you change about Nottingham?
One of the things I would change would be more to do with stores in the city centre. They should support more independent local designers and artist.
NICC: Your slogan is ‘Forever Young, by any means necessary’. What’s your elixir of youth? Any tips for the elders?
Just to keep in touch with your inner younger self, have fun and enjoy life (YOLO haha). Spread peace love and prosperity amongst each other.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BOBBLEBOTIC HERE: http://www.facebook.com/Bobblebotic