Douglas Bowden is a UK based illustrator and designer working under the name of Panda Yoghurt. His work for high profile clients including MTV, Computer Arts magazine, Wired magazine, Vodafone and Ninjatune has seen him develop his style into a unque blend of fluid illustrations and typography mixed with photography and collage. He was generous enough to take some time out to get involved with our ‘Ten Questions‘ blog series. Read on for his answers and some great examples of his work – more of which can be seen here.

1. How do you describe what you do?
Frustratingly enjoyable

2. What made you want to do what you do?
I wanted to do something creative but not fine art

3. How would you describe your workplace?
Homely

4. What is your favourite colour?
Baby Blue

5. Who is your favourite artist or writer?
Douglas Adams

6. What was your previous job?
Cleaner

7. Do you work within a team? If so, how many people do you work with?
I mostly work on my own

8. Do you listen to music whilst working? If so, what do you listen to?
Always listen to music but its too big a list to include here

9. Who inspires you to do what you’re doing?
People that send me bills

10. Which advice has helped you the most?
“Don’t take it too seriously”

Big thanks to Douglas for answering or questions.

Selected prints can be purchased here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Panda Yogurts work, feel free to leave a comment and as always, get in touch if you’d like to take part in our Ten Questions series.

Thanks for reading

Mat