Say hello to this year's Tate x UAL Christmas Cards ✨

not just a shop are so excited to introduce 2024’s winning entrants for our annual UAL x Tate Christmas card collection. It’s our sixth year running the competition, and once again we are honoured to work with Tate to produce this festive opportunity for our students.

This year, we have six designs to showcase, each bearing a unique and distinctive style representing its artist. From the more traditional to ones with a touch of humour, our array of cards will be sure to appeal to a variety of seasonal celebrants.

We chatted with the UAL students and graduates whose designs won the festive card competition earlier this year. Read below to learn more about their inspirations and thoughts on the festive season.

Justine Brandt: ‘I wonder what it is’

What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design? 

For the ‘I wonder what it is’ design I was inspired by videos on the internet, where the gift giver wraps the Christmas gift to look like a completely different item, e.g. an iPhone wrapped to look like a dining room chair. 

Jason Saffer: 12 days of Oh Yesmas!

What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design?  

I was inspired by isometric block character aesthetic you see in certain toys and video games. I made it isometric because it is simple and easy to understand. Accessibility is a big part of my practice, and I wanted it to appeal to a lot of people. 

Tharini Seenivasan: Festive Fir

What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design? 

I drew inspiration from the idea of fluidity like how the spirit of the holiday season flows through our lives in so many beautiful ways. I aimed to create a sense of movement that reflects the warmth and joy of Christmas, capturing that feeling of love and togetherness that makes this time so special.   

Niki Usagi: The Five Senses of Christmas

What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design? 

I think winter, and especially the Christmas period, has a very strong effect on our senses: the inescapable smell of mulled wine with its sweet, citrusy taste; the quiet sounds, like cracking a walnut or walking in crisp snow; the sudden urge to light a candle in the evening, or the touch of the pine needles. I wanted to create a card which immediately tickles your senses and brings a peaceful state of mind. 

Melek Kayrakla: Dive the vibe

What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design? 

During Christmas, many advertisements highlight happy family gatherings. However, it’s important to recognize that some are missing their families during this period, and we should be sensitive to this. Christmas can be joyful with anyone you are with, and everyone has at least one friend. With my design, I aim to ensure that everyone feels included. 

Over the festive season, the Christmas cards will be stocked exclusively in Tate Shops and not just in shops. TheyAll the cards are sold in packs of 6 and printed on FSC-certified card with white envelopes. The inside of the cards reads ‘Season’s Greetings’.⁠

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Please take advantage of our offer and buy 4 packs of any UAL x Tate Christmas cards for the price of 3 to send your festive messages!⁠

Stocked exclusively in not just a shop and Tate Shops this festive season, get yours before they sell out!

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