Studio Notes

Thoughts, tools and observations from the studio. Spanning creative business building & operational structure, UX - led thinking and more. A place for practical insight, considered ideas and the occasional behind-the-scenes note. You can expect clear ideas, useful tools and thoughtful reflections.

Apparently, I Ask Good Questions

HMW Make A Cavernous Career Jump Feel A Little Less Terrifying?

I've presented to hundreds of people before. So why did this give me the wobbles?

When the Double Diamond comes to Dinner

400+ hours. , 1 filled notebook and (maybe?!) the end of intuitive design...

Adding UX to the toolkit: How I am levelling up my business support

Why Focusing on Customer Problems Matters More Than Business Goals

From Maker to Manager: The Shift Every Growing Creative Business Has to Make (and Why It Feels So Hard)

Why Creative Businesses Get Stuck - and How to Move Forward with Confidence

Afterglow: A Sunset Captured, A New Home Found

Afterglow has found its new home! This large-scale diptych, part of my Ebb & Glow collection, captures the warmth and stillness of a sunset just beyond the horizon. Recently sold at the Hot Numbers exhibition, it’s a reminder of why I love sharing my art in person—and of the many other pieces still waiting to be discovered.

Sep 13, 20252 min read

Hidden Horizons: A Journey in Layers and Discovery

Hidden Horizons - a large format abstract painting for you to find your own adventure within

Mar 13, 20252 min read

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