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I’m a creative strategist and consultant with over 20 years’ experience working across art, design, branding and creative businesses. With a foundation in interior design and product and art development, my work has evolved into brand positioning, content strategy and creative direction, helping studios and founders shape their narrative and build meaningful visibility.
Alongside consultancy, I’m the founder of Little Black Look, a curated platform focused on sustainable, pre-loved fashion and conscious consumption, and co-founder of The Conscious Archive, supporting and promoting small UK-based design brands.
Experience Level
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Expert
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Intermediate
Language
English
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Work Experience
Brand, content and strategic direction consultant at Robert London Design
January 1, 2025 - PresentBrand, content and strategic direction across both growing design studios. Founder-led marketing approach. Content and narrative development. PR positioning within interior & furniture industries.
Brand, content and strategic direction consultant at Ryan Rankin Studio
November 1, 2024 - PresentBrand, content and strategic direction across growing design studios. Founder-led marketing approach. Content and narrative development. PR positioning within interior & furniture industries.
Co-founder at The Conscious Archive
October 1, 2025 - PresentCo-founder of creative business focusing on design, fashion and creative culture. Brand collaborations; Physical store activations; Podcast creation and editing; Interview direction and storytelling; Content development and brand voice.
Founder at Little Black Look
October 1, 2024 - PresentFounder of a curated sustainable fashion platform. Brand creation and positioning; Social media growth and content strategy; E-commerce storytelling and audience building.
Creative Consultant at Bradley Taylor Design
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Design strategy and concept development for commercial and residential interior projects.
Creative Consultant at Studio 9 Design
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024Social Media strategy and content creation; Product development & promotion, product styling, photography & editing; In-house PR lead (Feature spread in Homes & Gardens June 2025); Establishing award schedule and creative packages for applications (BIID Award winners Nov 2024).
Partner & Head of Product & Art at Volume Creative & Spared
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Led creative direction, product development and brand collaborations within the multidisciplinary studio. Focused on concept development, team leadership and commercial growth.
Associate Director & Design Manager at Volume Creative & Spared
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020Previously held role focusing on design management within a multidisciplinary studio environment.
Education
BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2004BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Manufacturing
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