I'm a creative strategist and consultant with over 20 years' experience working across art, design, brand 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. I'm particularly interested in founder-led brands, design-led businesses and creative studios, working across storytelling, aesthetics and strategy. Alongside consultancy, I'm the founder of Little Black Look, a curated platform focused on sustainable fashion and conscious consumption, and co-founder of The Conscious Archive, supporting and promoting small UK-based design brands.…

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I'm a creative strategist and consultant with over 20 years' experience working across art, design, brand 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. I'm particularly interested in founder-led brands, design-led businesses and creative studios, working across storytelling, aesthetics and strategy. Alongside consultancy, I'm the founder of Little Black Look, a curated platform focused on sustainable fashion and conscious consumption, and co-founder of The Conscious Archive, supporting and promoting small UK-based design brands.…

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I’m a creative strategist and consultant with over 20 years’ experience working across art, design, brand 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. I’m particularly interested in founder-led brands, design-led businesses and creative studios, working across storytelling, aesthetics and strategy. Alongside consultancy, I’m the founder of Little Black Look, a curated platform focused on sustainable fashion and conscious consumption, and co-founder of The Conscious Archive, supporting and promoting small UK-based design brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand, content and strategic direction consultant at Robert London Design
January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Brand, 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 - Present
Brand, 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 - Present
Co-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 - Present
Founder 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, 2025
Design strategy and concept development for commercial and residential interior projects.
Creative Consultant at Studio 9 Design
September 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Social 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, 2023
Led 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, 2020
Previously held role focusing on design management within a multidisciplinary studio environment.
Founder at Little Black Look
October 24, 2023 - Present
Founder of a curated sustainable fashion platform focused on sustainable fashion and conscious consumption.
Co-founder at The Conscious Archive
October 25, 2023 - Present
Co-founder of a creative business focusing on design, fashion and creative culture, supporting and promoting small UK-based design brands.
Founder at Ryan Rankin Studio
November 24, 2023 - Present
Brand, content and strategic direction across growing design studios; founder-led marketing approach; PR positioning within interior & furniture industries.

Education

BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2004
BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - March 18, 2026
BA (Hons) Product Design at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Other, Education, Manufacturing
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