Erin Donohoe is an illustrator, fashion and product designer specialising in visual storytelling, print design, apparel graphics and children's publishing.
Illustration, Surface Pattern & Product Design for Publishing, Fashion and Lifestyle Brands
Clients
Book release
Take Me to the Wild — Hayley Rawsthorne, illustrated by Erin Donohoe
Published by Five Mile
Stocked by Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwells, Shakespeare and Company Paris, and many more!
Book release!
Take Me to the Wild
Written by Hayley Rawsthorne, illustrated by Erin Donohoe
Published by Five Mile
Journey through breathtaking landscapes in this lyrical picture book that celebrates the wonder of nature. From soaring mountains to sandy shores, Take Me to the Wild invites young readers to explore the beauty of the natural world through gentle rhyme and rich, evocative imagery.
Perfect for dreamers and adventurers, this heartwarming story inspires curiosity, appreciation for the outdoors, and a sense of awe for the world around us.
About Erin
Erin Donohoe is a British fashion designer, children's book illustrator, and sustainable design researcher based in Surrey, UK. With over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, she combines commercial design expertise with a passion for storytelling, nature, and regenerative creativity.
After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from the University for the Creative Arts in 2008, Erin built a successful career designing fashion and product collections for leading brands. She has recently completed her MA in Sustainable Fashion with Distinction, where her research explored regenerative textiles, natural dyes, and community-led approaches to creating a more sustainable fashion industry.
Working across both illustration and fashion, Erin creates joyful, character-led artwork inspired by the natural world, wildlife, pattern, and colour. Her illustrations celebrate curiosity, kindness, and imagination, making them perfect for children's books, educational publishing, licensing, and surface pattern design. Alongside her illustration practice, she continues to research and grow natural dye plants, exploring how traditional craft and sustainable design can shape the future of fashion.
Erin is represented by the wonderful Hannah Curtis at Creative Sparrow Agency.
If you'd like to discuss a children's book, illustration commission, licensing opportunity, or collaborative project, you can contact Erin directly at erindstudio@gmail.com.
