Francika Tidlaka | Bottle & Mix

Graphic Designer and owner of Bottle and Mix

I am an independent, award-winning Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience. I have lived and worked in Germany, Italy and Australia, before settling in Northern Ireland. I work for clients worldwide, creating designs for businesses of all types and sizes.

My international exposure has moulded me into an open-minded designer. To me, every project is like a unique puzzle that requires the perfect visual language tailored to meet the client‘s specific needs. Driven by inspiration, creativity and houghtfulness, I want to craft beautiful, engaging solutions that make experiences meaningful, clear and emotional.

I‘ve worked with major brands over the years including the likes of BMW, SIXT, Siemens, ALLIANZ, and Vanity Fair. Having loads of experience in creating powerful Brand Identities for big and small businesses alike, I was thrilled to launch my own brand: Bottle and Mix, all about DIY Natural Cleaning Products.

On a personal level, I am also a mum, have eczema and suffer from allergies. Like many of us, I had some shifts in the way I am consuming and what I am consuming, not only in regard to my own child by also for my own health and the future of the planet. Having severe reactions to unknown substances, I tried to significantly reduce substances and toxins in my own home. I was looking for natural cleaning products but also wanted something fun and affordable. I actually created something that I was looking for myself.

Starting my own brand, financial success wasn‘t my priority. My aim was to create something heartfelt and authentic that benefits both, the customers and the environment. As a society, I believe we yearn for simplicity and a return to nature. We crave trust in the products we use and consume daily. I want to inspire a shift towards simpler, healthier, natural alternatives and apply my skills and knowledge to a worthy cause.

Overall, I am at a stage in life where giving back to society has become increasingly important to me.