Posts - Laura Sedlacek of The Designist

Otter Painted Denim Jacket

Thrifted denim jacket, painted for my otter-loving youngest. Really enjoying making these! . . . Read More

A subtle look, this is a technique I haven’t used in a while. The whole room is done in the . . . Read More

Bold, nerdy, perfect. This bathroom is right off the rec room in this household’s basement. This family enjoys games, both . . . Read More

A fun little side project, paint on thrifted denim. Looking forward to doing some more of these. . . . Read More

20 years ago today I turned my side hustle into an official business. 20 years of designing logos, cards, ads, . . . Read More

I was running low on business cards and postcards so it was time to refresh the look. New murals for . . . Read More

Last week I spent the day tye dyeing with elementary kids. My youngest’s school runs an all school tye dye . . . Read More

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Laura

Everywhere I go I take photos, especially when out in nature. And often I would come across a view that . . . Read More

This project was such a blast to work on! I was the 2025 Artist in Residence at my youngest’s elementary . . . Read More

Story time: These pieces were not just labors of love for my pups but also for my grandmother. My maternal . . . Read More