Mable Tan Designs

I read somewhere that as we grow older, joy starts to look a little different. It’s not found in big defining moments but in ordinary spaces. The in-between. The pauses. The comfort you feel in good company. They’re the ones that matter.

Here are some of the things I’m so grateful for:
1) I’m working on some wonderful things at the moment, although I can’t share too much just yet, 2027 will be an exciting year.

2) My 11 yo has been asking to play mahjong. My husband is watching YouTube tutorials online and I bought a book on how to play mahjong because I’m a beginner at best. We’ve been playing every night this week.

3) and 4) I love autumn and all the changes the season brings.

5) and 6) We have a new member to the family 💛 We adopted a five year old ragdoll named Mavi and while she’s still a little skittish around us, she’s already brought us so much happiness. I love sitting in the sun with her and stroking her beautiful coat.

If you’re wondering why I have these Christmas koalas 🐨 up in May, it’s because Christmas isn’t just a season… it’s a year-round mission for art directors.

When is a good time to pitch your seasonal art? Honestly… any time.

Every company and industry works on their own timelines, and we’re rarely in the room when those decisions are being made. The only thing I can control is what I create and how I show up. So even if it feels a little odd sharing festive work in May, I’d rather be visible, prepared, and ready when opportunity comes knocking.

Sometimes it’s not about perfect timing… it’s about being seen when it matters.

And if you’re an art director looking for Christmas artwork, my inbox is always open 💌 Send me an email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to send you a link to my online portfolio.

I adulted this week and got some mini collections done, so I celebrated with a friend over lunch 😆.

At this point of life, I feel the need to celebrate every little thing because summers are limited and we should go easy on ourselves.

If you’re an art director looking for artwork, feel free to email me at [email protected] — I’d love to point you towards my portfolio.

Working on a new collection this week. It feels so good to be drawing again 💖

I need some help choosing a colorway. Do you like white 🤍 or green 💚?