A little bit of whimsy is always welcome in our book, and what could be more whimsical than popping into a shop and grabbing a surprise mini print to display wherever you fancy? Luckily, this is exactly what you can find at the moment in magazine, bookshop and coffee shop Unitom in Manchester, thanks to Eleanor Isobelle Art and her adorable mini print vending machine.
Having proved popular in London and Manchester in the past, Eleanor’s gorgeous illustrations are available from the mini print vending machine at Unitom until 14th March – or until stock runs out – costing just £2, and with a quick flick of the wrist, your print is randomly dispensed.
Prints span pretty drawings with a nod to Manchester, to text prints declaring love for dogs and coffee – you really can’t go wrong with any of them. Eleanor’s illustrations are truly beautiful and expertly crafted, making the perfect gift for a loved one, or honestly just for yourself to hang up at home.
Some of the mini prints are particularly crafted with Manchester’s Unitom in mind, too, making them pretty unique to this vending machine pop-up. Whether it’s a coffee cup modelled after those in the shop, a Unitom ribbon tied around a flower, or even an illustration of the shop’s resident dog asking for treats, you won’t find these mini prints anywhere else, and since you can simply nip in and grab each one for £2 a pop, it couldn’t be easier to get one for yourself.
Of course, the mini print vending machine won’t be at Unitom forever, so get down to the Northern Quarter ASAP – you never know when they could run out!
You can see more of Eleanor’s illustrations on her Instagram page here.
📍 Unitom, 1a Stevenson Square, Manchester M1 1DN.