Kathy Kyle Studio (DigiKind, Ltd) has received grant funding through the Surrey Economic Growth Fund, and it has been a game changer.

Read Business Surrey’s case study about my pivot to sustainable artist, and how the business economic development grand has supported our work, here.

Not only has this grant funding been transformational, the collaborations, the community built and the impact of our work has been a game changer.

We’ve invested strategically in people, products and processes, which has enabled us to grow our team, bring new ethically-made products to market, and also rejuvenate our economy.

Our new (small batch, grant funded) limited edition scarf collection drops early summer and our capsule collection and gifting is already in our shop.ddv

Did I mention a shop? We’ve collaborated with the amazing Philippa McFarlane at Sandrock House and opened a physical shop in historic West Street, Dorking! And it is absolutely gorgeous. If you joined us for our launch party, and I wasn’t able to chat with you — you know. It was HEAVING!

Later on this summer, my bespoke scarf will be featured in the gift shop of a world-renowned public institution and museum dedicated to human history, art, and culture.

And then I’m headed to Paris for a major trade fair, where I will be showcasing the collection we’ve built to an international audience.

We’ve also launched the shop and I have created multiple bespoke designs for individual, nonprofit, and heritage clients and have two more commissions in the works.

What a pinch-me moment for me as an artist and for the business.

Hugely grateful to Sonica Beckmann (née Dua) and Sophia Lorimer for welcoming me to their London Fashion Week 2025 show. ♥️

Thank you Estelle D. and Miriam Gerpe for all of your support – see you Miriam in September!

Thank you to my team and collaborators — we do it all together! Philippa McFarlane, Amelie Hodson, Mehwish Iqbal, Luke Whatley-Bigg and Laetitia Hodson – what a dream it is to be in your orbit!

Photo credit: Surrey County Council