Our Values
Thoughtful Materials, Meaningful Choices
A love of the natural world sits at the heart of Lydia Hill Designs. From research-led illustration to carefully chosen materials, each piece is created with attention to its purpose, its making and the wildlife that inspires it.
Hand-Painted With Purpose
Archival Hemp Paper Prints
Hand-Signed Prints With Authenticity Label
Biodegradable & Recyclable Packaging
Made In The UK
10% Donated To Wildlife Conservation
Design with Purpose
Each collection invites a closer look at endangered and extinct British wildlife, bringing their stories into everyday life through research-led illustration.
In the UK:
- Nearly 1 in 6 species assessed are at risk of extinction.
- Only 14% of crucial wildlife habitats found to be in good condition.
- 58% of priority species groups have declined in abundance since the 1970s.
- 80% of UK butterfly species have declined in abundance, distribution or both since the 1970s.
Source: State of Nature 2023
Through art and design, I hope to spark curiosity, encourage connection and support the conservation of the wildlife that inspires each piece.
Giving Back to Wildlife
Each purchase gives back to nature, with 10% donated to charities working to protect the wildlife and habitats they highlight.
The Paper Behind the Artwork
Each art print is produced on premium 290gsm Hahnemühle Hemp paper. Its gentle texture and matt finish bring out the delicate detail and colour of each illustration.
- 60% hemp fibres: rapidly renewable and fast-growing, requiring little water for cultivation.
- 40% cotton linters: A by-product of the textile industry.
- Vegan, acid- and lignin-free, with no optical brighteners.
- Meets the ISO 9706 standard for ageing resistance.
- Manufactured using 100% renewable energy and reused pure spring water.
Considered Materials
Art Prints
Hemp paper, conserves resources, vegan
Spiral Notebooks
FSC-certified, chlorine-free paper. Made in the UK.
Bound Notebooks
FSC-certified, 100% recycled, carbon-offset paper. Made in the UK.
To-Do Lists
FSC-certified, chlorine-free paper. Made in the UK.
Care in Every Parcel
Plantable Extras
Handmade and biodegradable wildflower seed paper.
Labels
Made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, with FSC certification.
Cellophane Bags
Biodegradable and compostable bags.
Tissue Paper
Sustainably sourced recycled paper that is plastic free, compostable and recyclable.
Postage Boxes
Sustainably sourced, recyclable and plastic free packaging that is biodegradable and recyclable.
Thoughtful choices are an ongoing process. If you’d like to know more about the materials or making behind a piece, please get in touch.