Bold designs that drive sales

Creating bold and functional accessories that help your brand grow faster

  • leather british made roll top backpack luxury sustainable proudly made in england

    Luxury / premium leather goods

    Design and development of high end bags and luggage in leather and vegan alternatives

  • leather handbag with feathers and ostrich leg skins

    Experimental bags

    Development of elaborate or complex constructions

  • maternity breast pumping backpack elvie pump nylon

    Maternity bags and accessories

    Design and development of bags for breast pumping, maternity, baby accessories and toys

  • tatar retro bold patterns scarf elaborate bold

    Print and pattern

    Design custom print or surface decoration

  • danish sporty packable eco friendly tote relfective

    Travel & specific use bags

    Design and development of lifestyle bags for travel, commuting, fishing, sports etc.

  • card case leather grey and tan made in india premium

    Small leather goods & pet products

    Development of wallets, tablet cases, belts, dog collars, harnesses etc.

  • woven mochila basket

    Social enterprise & NGO crafts

    Design and development of products that support traditional crafts.

  • handmade silk hat with flowers for horse races

    Hats and fascinators

    Hats and fascinators for occassion and every day

Creative direction

Design direction for a product collection based on your brand story and customer profile.

Range plan

Create a range plan with bold and profitable products including upsell options as well as halo products.

Tech packs

Designing and developing products engineered to set cost targets.

Creating digital and physical mock ups.

Detailed measurements and bill of materials.

Costings for factories.

Factory

I can connect you with factories and develop projects towards production. I can also help with sourcing materials.

As a seasoned developer I can help you improve prototypes through iterations and minimise your customer complaints after product is launched.

Trend/Sourcing

I can help you with trend input, whether it’s colours, materials, product shapes or sourcing materials.

I regularly attend trade shows and trend seminars throughout Europe.

  • handbag brutalist cubist luxury design

  • mid century pattern design direction photography

  • mid century brutalist bag design photography direction

  • scarf design playful flamboyant luxury silk

  • structured handbag design metal

natalya koval wearing colourful outfit smiling looking at the camera

About me

From working with artisans in East Africa, designing and developing for a luxury leather good factory in the UK, to designing for an award winning ecommerce company in Denmark, my experience is diverse.

I have worked with a Hermes master craftsman and developed products for Dunhill, Jaguar and Hut group. I won an award for a maternity breast pumping bag I designed and developed.

My client-base is international and I design/develop and wide range of products from fashion bags to jewellery and pet products. I have a track record of producing designs that last multiple seasons and increase sales - designing afresh or reworking existing products to improve customer reviews and profit margins.

My personal passions include supporting traditional artisans and preserving rare crafts worldwide.

I’m fluent in English and Russian and live in the UK near Oxford.

Natalya Koval

trusted by

Trendhim ( award winning Danish e-commerce retailer )

Markberg ( Danish handbag brand )

Fabfitfun ( US gifts ecommerce retailer)

Hut ( UK retail store )

Jack Wills ( UK lifestyle brand )

Knomo ( UK backpack brand )

Dunhill ( worked through supplier )

Bulgari ( worked through agency )

Matrix APA ( award winning agency )

Jaguar / Land Rover ( worked through supplier )

Idaho Jones ( US award winning breast feeding brand )

Svarian ( US vegan handbag brand )

“Avoid designing another pretty but malfunctioning product”

A vintage-style photo of a woman with short dark hair, leaning on a ledge with her hand on her neck, overlooking palm trees and the ocean. A small brown handbag with a gold emblem is superimposed at the bottom of the image.
A bright yellow handbag superimposed over a vintage-style photo of a beach with umbrellas, a body of water, and coastal buildings, framed by a wavy patterned border.
A woman with short black hair and bangs, wearing a red dress, poses beside a vintage red car with a modern building and palm trees in the background, framed with a decorative pattern.

 FAQs

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 FAQs *

  • Yes I can prepare comprehensive tech packs as well as work out mock ups in paper or digitally.

    I do not make correct final samples in house.

    Tech packs and mock ups are sent out to factory that is targeted for sampling and production.

  • Yes i can. It depends on product and market but can link you to options. I source factories all the time so if I dont have suitable factory for you I can source one.

  • Yes I can and it works better this way.

    But I am not personally responsible for any supplier.

    I can guide you how to develop your product and set up your supply chain for the future.

  • Contact to discuss

tote bag with pattern mid century inspiration creative and bold
A large statue of a woman with a halo behind her head, standing against a pale yellow wall. The statue's skirt is decorated with patterns, and her head has curly hair. To the left, part of a pastel-colored building with multiple balconies and windows is visible, with a blue sky and a large, grayish moon overhead.

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