Within a few years Ella was designing under license for UK tableware manufacturer Portmeirion and tablemat manufacturer Jason, creating ranges of tableware and accessories, which sold globally, further establishing the Ella Doran brand with new purchasers and distribution channels. The following years saw Ella’s creative work continue to develop with a series of product ranges including: bathroom accessories; stationery; storage; kitchen and outdoor picnic ware.
Today her bespoke blinds are snapped up by the most discerning clients, and future collections are planned for repeat fabrics and wall coverings. 2005 saw the launch of her first shop-front office on Cheshire Street, East London, and the online shopping site.
While other professional commitments saw Ella becoming a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2006 and her role as an external examiner and judge for new designers has seen her on a number of committees and boards including Middlesex University where she herself graduated in printed textiles.

Exhibition and commission work has led to the production of two children’s books, along with associated giftware ranges, for Tate Enterprises, as well as a range of products for London Transport on their ‘All Zones – Routemaster Rocks’, which celebrates the iconic Red London bus.

Ella has continued to attract accolades throughout her career from local business awards, to her recent “Most Influential Designer” award from her peers at Hidden Art, a London based organization that works with many of the UK’s top product designers. Her partnership with John Lewis, and the continued success of her product designs, has already resulted in her winning the Laurent Perrier Eureka 2006 award, as well as being nominated for ‘Best Creative Talent in the Annual 2007 Walpole Awards for luxury brands.
This year sees Ella as one of the lead designers for the Liverpool Design Show as a legacy event for the city’s Capital of Culture 2008.

"Ella Doran is turning the humble placemat into a work of art" - Telegraph Magazine

"Coaster to Coaster... essential menu item for any stylish dinner party" - The Independent

"Ella does the business" - East End Life Paper

"Pretty as a picture" - One Media.com magazine USA

"Queen of tableware" - The Independent

"Print's charming... give your home a photo finish" - Elle

"Ella Doran, you'll recognise her products even if you don't recognise the name" - Elle Deco