Jacqui Hewlett is an Australian surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Cleveland, Queensland. Under the Ponytail Designs label she creates hand-drawn wildlife and botanical art specialising in Australian shorebirds and native fauna.








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Jacqui Hewlett is an Australian surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Cleveland, Queensland. Under the Ponytail Designs label she creates hand-drawn wildlife and botanical art specialising in Australian shorebirds and native fauna. Products span art prints, nursery wall art, illustrated tea towels, greeting cards, fabric, and children's books, with surface pattern designs available for licensing.
The portfolio features a gentle, nature-focused aesthetic built around Australian coastal wildlife. Shorebirds are a recurring motif, depicted in a soft illustrative style suited to calm, nature-inspired interiors. A minimalist botanical strand runs alongside the wildlife work. The overall palette leans coastal and muted - warm and domestic rather than bold or graphic.
All work originates as hand-drawn illustration. Jacqui translates these drawings into surface patterns applied across print and textile products. Skills include illustration, colour theory, repeat construction, and pattern design. The website explicitly invites surface pattern design licensing and collaboration enquiries.
Primary categories: home decor, kidswear, and stationery. Products include art prints, nursery wall art, tea towels, greeting cards, and fabric. The brand is positioned as a gift and home product label for Australian wildlife lovers, with licensing available to trade buyers.
Jacqui Hewlett runs Ponytail Designs as an Australian small business from Cleveland, QLD. Her practice centres on celebrating Australian native fauna through illustration, extending into licensable surface pattern design alongside direct-to-consumer product sales.
The portfolio features shorebird and coastal wildlife motifs alongside botanical elements. Designs appear suited to all-over print applications on homewares and nursery goods. The aesthetic bridges Australian naturalist illustration with decorative surface design.













Jacqui Hewlett is an Australian surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Cleveland, Queensland. Under the Ponytail Designs label she creates hand-drawn wildlife and botanical art specialising in Australian shorebirds and native fauna.
Style and Aesthetic The portfolio features a gentle, nature-focused aesthetic built around Australian coastal wildlife. Shorebirds are a recurring motif, depicted in a soft illustrative style suited to calm, nature-inspired interiors. A minimalist botanical strand runs alongside the wildlife work.
Pattern Focus The portfolio features shorebird and coastal wildlife motifs alongside botanical elements. Designs appear suited to all-over print applications on homewares and nursery goods. The aesthetic bridges Australian naturalist illustration with decorative surface design.
Markets and Clients Primary categories: home decor, kidswear, and stationery. Products include art prints, nursery wall art, tea towels, greeting cards, and fabric. The brand is positioned as a gift and home product label for Australian wildlife lovers, with licensing available to trade buyers.
Techniques and Tools All work originates as hand-drawn illustration. Jacqui translates these drawings into surface patterns applied across print and textile products. Skills include illustration, colour theory, repeat construction, and pattern design.
Use the contact links on this profile to reach Jacqui Hewlett directly about your brief, timeline and budget.
Career Path Jacqui Hewlett runs Ponytail Designs as an Australian small business from Cleveland, QLD. Her practice centres on celebrating Australian native fauna through illustration, extending into licensable surface pattern design alongside direct-to-consumer product sales.
Jacqui Hewlett is a Surface Pattern Designer. Browse their portfolio and contact them for projects.