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

From Chaos to Calm: How Painting Became My Quiet Space

A behind the scenes look into how I returned to my original love, painting.

Oct 16, 20254 min read

Ebb & Glow – Capturing the Beauty of In-Between

Now live: Ebb & Glow, a collection that captures contrast, calm, and the quiet rhythm of change. Inspired by shifting light and subtle transitions, these atmospheric pieces are ready to explore—take a moment to discover the one that speaks to you

Jun 26, 20252 min read

Introducing My Art Collections

A round up of my current art collections that capture how I love to paint - with mood, movement and a message hidden somewhere inside

May 1, 20252 min read

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