Lucienne Day became well-known for her imaginative and original patterns after the success of her design ‘Calyx’ at the Festival of Britain in 1951, which was also manufactured by Heals. This design was awarded the Gran Premio at the Tenth Milan Triennale in 1954, in conjunction with three other designs by Day: ‘Spectators’, ‘Linear’ and ‘Ticker-tape’. Day continued to design for Heal’s through the 1950s, while also producing patterns for textile firms, including Liberty and Edinburgh Weavers, as well as other furnishing companies. This design is more graphic (as the name suggests) then Day’s other work, which became recognisable for its playful and energetic patterns.