Secret Industries

Secret Industries Bold, graphic art prints for proud Northern people who don't want the 'live, laugh, love' aesthetic

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Four Years Of Being A Terrible Boss1st September 2022. That was my first official day of being completely self employed....
02/09/2026

Four Years Of Being A Terrible Boss
1st September 2022. That was my first official day of being completely self employed. I’ve been really stuck for what to say about it… I don’t really have any tips or advice. The ‘history’ of S.I. is too long for this post. I currently don’t have a '5 year plan'
However, I've been given loads of advice, pointers and opinions. One of my main pieces of creative fuel for Secret Industries was being told “To make it as a creative you have to live in London”. You can imagine my thoughts on that. I don't remember who said that, but I pretty much run this business to spite that opinion.
Also, 'success' is completely subjective. I still have less than 5K followers on Instagram and less than 2K followers on. However, I've managed to pay myself a 'full wage'. Every. Single. Month. For four years. I still want to be able to pay myself more, but I'm pretty much taking home what I was from my 'real job'. I see that as a win!
I struggle to run a business. And that’s okay. I’m always my harshest critic but honestly, I’m a guy that likes to make pictures. I don’t know how to run a business properly. I just try and focus on the things I want to make, have some fun, and keep enough cash coming in. That’s pretty good I reckon!

If you're short on wallspace, these are for you…Maybe you live in a tiny flat, or you have loads of weird nooks & cranni...
02/09/2026

If you're short on wallspace, these are for you…
Maybe you live in a tiny flat, or you have loads of weird nooks & crannies. Maybe you've been working on a 'gallery wall' and need a couple of smaller pieces to finish up. Or maybe, every wall in your gaff is chock-a-block, but you still want to buy more art prints!
If this sounds like you, my 12x5in prints are for you. Minimal space needed for these, but they still have all the bold, humorous, Northern vibes of my other prints. Also, if you know how to use the internet, they are also well easy to get a frame for them: I checked before I pressed print
Visit the webstore to check out the designs or come down to a stall and have a look IRL. This weekend I'm in Southport on Saturday& Knutsford on Sunday

SOUTHPORT!On Saturday I will be returning to your gaff to peddle my prints for the third time. I will be setting up at t...
01/09/2026

SOUTHPORT!
On Saturday I will be returning to your gaff to peddle my prints for the third time. I will be setting up at the Southport Artisan Market and I will have all my amazing Northern inspired prints and merch. So if you've been watching from afar and never quite made it over to Preston to check me out, then this is the perfect chance
These sort of posts don't seem to perform very well anymore so if you're still reading, please consider clicking like, dropping a comment or even giving this a share so that I can get some idea of who is finding my content 🙏🏻
📅 Saturday 5th September
⏱ 10am – 4pm
📍 Southport Market, King Street. PR8 1LA

Here are all my stall dates for September…The usual amount of busy for me, really. 6 chances to come and catch me and pi...
01/09/2026

Here are all my stall dates for September…
The usual amount of busy for me, really. 6 chances to come and catch me and pick up some awesome Northern themed prints. I'm only in Preston for one market, I've got one of my favourites up in Lancaster, I'm back in Southport again, I'm giving Knutsford another try, and of course I'm at Campfield at least once. I'm also trying a new one (for me) over in Whalley which I'm hoping will be a good do!
Which one are you coming down for?! Let me know in the comments

Our Employee Of The Month for August was the longest boy on the team, Gary. Solidly out-performing the rest of us every ...
01/09/2026

Our Employee Of The Month for August was the longest boy on the team, Gary. Solidly out-performing the rest of us every month ⭐️

(I did post this yesterday, on my personal account though 🫠)

This is 'Dolly' - a merch illustration I did for the guys over at Red Solo Club a couple of years ago. I don't think I e...
26/08/2026

This is 'Dolly' - a merch illustration I did for the guys over at Red Solo Club a couple of years ago. I don't think I ever shared it on here because it didn't feel 'Northern' enough…
Although she wasn't Northern, Dolly Parton was a legend. She is also a sacred name in our house, so we were gutted by yesterday's news. It felt like the right time to share this
Lady Death continues to be brutal this year 🫠

I've got a handful of these A2 versions of Lovely Day To Be Northern available if you want something a bit bigger for yo...
26/08/2026

I've got a handful of these A2 versions of Lovely Day To Be Northern available if you want something a bit bigger for your walls. £45 framed or £25 unframed.
Framed prints are for collection only I'm afraid! Hit that 'send message' button if you're interested in picking up one of these. I also have my Northern & Proud (Peacock & Snake), Preston Bus Station and The North Is Ace Preston map designs available at this size 👌🏻

If you're Northern and looking for some belting artwork to make your walls pop, but tired of all the same 'beige flag' s...
25/08/2026

If you're Northern and looking for some belting artwork to make your walls pop, but tired of all the same 'beige flag' stuff on Etsy, we should talk…
I’m Tim AKA Secret Industries. I’m a graphic designer making art prints with a Northern twist. My aim is to help you feel proud to be a Northerner.
So if you like thick lines, bold imagery & deep colours. If you like artwork that takes cues from vintage packaging, books & ads. If you like artwork inspired by traditional tattoos. If you like prints that celebrate how you & your family speak. If you like typography influenced by old printing & sign-painting. And if you proper love The North & being a Northerner…
I reckon you might just like a bunch of my prints. Let’s be mates! You can get my prints at local Makers Markets & independent retailers across The North. You can also shop online anytime!

Lancashire Born & Raised 🌹
25/08/2026

Lancashire Born & Raised 🌹

There are only 15 of The 'Dead Northern' Club shirts left and then they're gone!
24/08/2026

There are only 15 of The 'Dead Northern' Club shirts left and then they're gone!

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