Carina
Meet Carina of Carina Parry Studios, based in Queensland, Australia.
Carina’s journey in design began in the '80s when she earned her graphic design degree. She worked in advertising agencies and boutique design studios across Adelaide, Perth, the Philippines, and Jakarta, where she eventually settled after 15 years of travel. A brief shift into teaching English in Jakarta, then went back to Australia in 2004, where she pursued a Master’s in Cross-Disciplinary Art & Design at the University of New South Wales.
After exploring various creative paths, Carina found herself drawn back to art. A chance discovery of Surface Pattern Design reignited her passion, and she hasn’t looked back since.
"I don’t think I have a set style—though maybe I’m wrong! I love to experiment, and after a long break from design, there’s still so much to explore. Every new pattern is an adventure, and knowing people enjoy my work is what keeps me inspired."
Carina X Boozelele
Claws and Currents - A Lobster's Dance
Nautical Baroque - Navy
Ocean Dreamscape - Beige
Flamingo Tropical - Finch
Claws and Currents - A Lobster's Dance - 100% Cotton Cuban Collar Shirt
In this design, seaweed gently brushes against lobsters, and bubbles rise in the water, creating a lively dance in the deep sea. Shrimp swarm, starfish embellish, and shells sleep quietly, everything seems to be immersed in a blue dream.
This circular pattern captures the elegant rhythm of marine life, integrating the fantasy and harmony of the underwater world into the design, making every detail seem to jump between the waves. Wear it and feel the freedom and mystery of the ocean, and immerse yourself in the melodious waves.
Nautical Baroque - 100% Cotton Cuban Collar Shirt
Nautical elegance and retro charm meet in this gorgeous octopus pattern, like a moment of underwater gorgeous dance. Octopus, the mysterious deep-sea dancer, shuttles through the ocean world with smooth tentacles, showing a wonderful and agile beauty. They are mysterious and wise, and every swim is dreamlike and fascinating.
This design is full of retro charm, perfectly combining the fantasy atmosphere of the ocean with elegant temperament, taking you on a visual journey of adventure, freedom and the unknown. I hope you can also feel this wonderful charm!
Ocean Dreamscape - 100% Cotton Cuban Collar Shirt
The whisper of the ocean slowly unfolds in this soft and delicate pattern. Various marine creatures swim in an interlaced manner, and soft pastel tones blend with delicate lines to create a quiet and dreamy deep-sea world.
Inspired by the memory of diving in the Asian waters - as if suspended in a blue weightless world, time becomes slow and long underwater, and everything is wrapped in gentleness, tranquility and harmony. This print carries the freedom and tranquility of the ocean, allowing people to immerse themselves in the endless deep blue and feel the gentle singing of the tide.
Flamingo Tropical - 100% Cotton Cuban Collar Shirt
Two flamingos face each other gracefully, gently touching their heads, as if whispering the secrets of summer. Surrounded by tropical greenery and blooming flowers, it outlines a charming picture of Hawaiian style. Flamingo Tropics captures the tropical atmosphere of sunshine, breeze and waves with smart colors and vivid details, giving your style a touch of vacation feeling. 🌞🦩 Wear it and feel the passion and freedom of Hawaii!
