Creativity has never felt like something that neatly begins and ends with work. It’s always been much quieter than that; more instinct than profession. A way of seeing things, collecting ideas, noticing details and constantly turning things over in your mind, often without realising it.

Last week saw a rare moment in front of the camera rather than behind the screen for me. A push outside of my comfort zone is seeing me upping my presence on social media and online. Something that I encourage my clients to do, and now I need to take some of my own advice!

Designing for franchise businesses brings a slightly different challenge and a really interesting one at that. It’s about creating something that feels consistent and recognisable across the whole brand, while still allowing each location to have its own voice.

Bespoke event signage for Fernleigh in Chichester, including a handmade walnut-framed cork board and branded event posters with QR codes, designed to enhance wayfinding and showcase a dynamic programme of events within a characterful period setting.

Music is a constant in the studio. It fills the quieter moments, sets the tone for the day and, more often than not, becomes part of the rhythm of working without really being noticed. At the moment, the soundtrack is This Music May Contain Hope by RAYE, (and we all need some of that at the moment, right?!)…

From magazine subscriptions to luxe coffee table tomes, there is definitely something to be said for print in all its (CMYK!) glory…

A morning out of the studio today, with a visit to Pallant House Gallery to see the William Nicholson Exhibition at Pallant House. It’s always a welcome shift to step away from the screen and spend time looking more closely at work in a different context…

Despite being a graphic designer, I'm passionate about all kinds of design, especially interiors and I often get complimented on my studio backdrop…

It's been a pleasure to design a system of wayfinding boards for Fernleigh, Chichester. The design had to be functional yet elegant, to sit comfortably within the charming period surroundings…