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

Exciting News: Alma Cara Studio is Exhibiting at Hot Numbers, Cambridge!

I’ll be exhibiting my work at Hot Numbers Coffee Gwydir Street, Cambridge from 8th September to 18th October 2025. Come along and see my work in person!

Aug 27, 20253 min read

Unfurl – A Collection Rooted in Growth

Unfurl is a heartfelt collection of floral artwork that explores personal transformation through expressive texture and colour. Discover the full collection online today.

Jun 5, 20252 min read