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The Spirograph game was developed by Leeds engineer Denys Fisher in the early 1960s from his home studio in Scholes as part of his passion for mathematics and geometry.

Published March 20 2025 written by Andrew Hutchkinson

Spirographs blur the line between geometry and art. When spirographs are mentioned, a first thought probably goes to the kids’ art toy—but who says it’s just for kids?! After this issue’s cover artist introduced me to spirographing at a Piscopia Initiative event, my first task was a trip to Smyths toys superstores to grab myself a kit.

Published Nov 8 2024

The Shrewsbury Pride Festival was delighted with the results of their August window design competition, with local artist Rachel Evans, also known as “Spirograph Girl,” taking pride of place in Nationwide Shrewsbury’s window.

Published Sep 25 2024

Spirograph Girl shows us that art can be made out of anything!

Published December 6 2021 written by Danielle Farina

Artist Rachel Evans makes gorgeous poster-art with a spirograph, and has an especially sweet line of world-maps made using the technique, which she sells as posters. Click through for a video of her in action.

Published Aug 13 2013

Rachel Evans makes colorful world maps out of Spirograph-produced patterns. Prints are available.

Published Aug 12 2013

“Spirograph World Map” is a collage of individually colored Spirograph patterns that form a colorful map of the world. British artist Rachel Evans created the work over the course of two months (see a time-lapse here). Prints of the collage are available on Redbubble.

Published Aug 7 2013