Collaboration with GSA

Collins Debden and Communication Design at The Glasgow School of Art are proud to unveil a new collaboration - the launch of The Collins Debden Graduate Award- a prestigious design award that will see a Communication Design student’s designs featured in Collins’ diary and stationery collection.

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As part of the curriculum, GSA students have the chance to work with Collins to create a unique design for a diary or stationery. The winner will not only receive a cash prize but also the opportunity to see their design come to life. Additionally, recognition and cash prizes will be awarded to the second and third place winners. This is a fantastic chance for budding designers to showcase their talent and creativity on a professional platform.

Bella Ramsay

‎Bella Ramsay is an illustrator and recent graduate from the Glasgow School of Art. Having won the Collins Debden Graduate Award, she has collaborated with Collins to produce a series of exciting designs, featuring playful cats and bold colours.

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Bella is a Glasgow-based illustrator and animator with roots in both fine art design and multimedia. Bella's work is influenced by a mix of obsessions with 60's and 70's psychedelic design, Celtic folklore, childhood cartoons and her love of storytelling. Bella enjoys spending time amongst the natural world exploring the sustainability of Scotland's native flora and fauna.

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2025 - 2026 Diaries

Cats Range

Bella enjoys spending time amongst the natural world exploring the sustainability of Scotland’s native flora and fauna. As part of a collection this illustration encapsulates the languid life of cats as they lounge with friends, exploring the farthest away corners of the world.

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“Crafting my story, calculating the formulas for success and you know, doodling cats.” - Bella Ramsay

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Previous Winners

  • Retro Objects A5 Ruled Notebooks
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    Retro Objects A5 Ruled Notebooks
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    Through the use of her signature style, illustrator Katie Smith has depicted retro objects such as the 50s floating armchair and the 80s wall hung kitchen phone, known for its long curly cords. Each notebook is designed such that a part of the object graphic continues to the back cover of the dia...
    • Katie Smith

    Retro Object Notebooks

    ‎As the inaugural winner of the Collins Debden Graduate Award, Katie Smith has collaborated with Collins to produce a series of designs, incorporating her playful, energetic and colourful style.

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    Through the use of both analogue and digital techniques, she uses bright colours to promote a positive attitude and brighten up your day. Katie has depicted retro objects such as the 50s floating armchair, the 60s flowerpot table lamp and the 80s wall hung kitchen phone, known for its long curly cords.