Every project starts somewhere. Sometimes it begins with a clear brief, but more often it starts with a half-formed idea or a sense that something needs to change. Operating as a project manager from my bases in London and Leeds, I integrate design and creative frameworks into traditional delivery models to help organisations navigate these moments of transition. I help turn the “messy phase” of a project into a functional, sustainable reality.
My approach is built on the belief that project management and creative making are not separate worlds. Instead, they are partners in success. I provide the connective tissue between high-level strategy and everyday application, ensuring that great ideas do not get lost in translation.
My Ethos: The Maker-Manager Perspective
My methodology is rooted in my journey from a textile studio to formal project management. I am a project manager who brings a maker’s soul to the rigour of PRINCE2. This unique perspective allows me to act as a bridge between the thinkers and the doers within an organisation.
I believe in people-first problem-solving. Projects are emotional, and change is personal. My ethos is centred on empathy and transparency. I do not treat a project like a cold machine: I treat it as a collaborative adventure. I believe that clarity is a form of accessibility. By embedding creative structure into traditional approaches, we give teams the freedom to do their best work.
My Approach: Creative Frameworks in Traditional Management
I use a blend of design frameworks and established project management methodologies to ensure every project has the right scaffolding. My approach to project leadership is defined by:
- Navigating Project Ambiguity: I am comfortable with the unknown. I use design thinking to explore possibilities within a structured management environment to build the road as we walk on it.
- System-First Thinking: I do not just deliver a file: I deliver a system. I focus on modular design frameworks and asset libraries that allow a project to scale without losing its integrity.
- Creative Operational Efficiency: I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I ensure that the high-level vision actually works for the internal team on a practical, day-to-day level by embedding creative tools into standard workflows.
My Services: Project Management Solutions
I provide high-level project leadership for initiatives with a social or educational purpose. My services generally fall into four core pillars:
- Project Leadership and Strategy: Guiding complex transitions from the first “messy” thought to a final, functional vision. This includes managing project ambiguity and navigating change by embedding design-led discovery into the project lifecycle.
- Brand Application and Implementation: Turning a visual identity into a working tool. My brand implementation strategy includes creating modular templates and scalable design systems for long-term consistency.
- Communication and Data Design: Translating layered information and accessible EDI reporting into clear, infographic-led documents and pedagogic resources.
- Experience and Exhibition Design: Moving research and brand concepts into the physical world through exhibition production and community engagement projects.
Start the Conversation
Whether you are looking for a project manager in London, Leeds, or further afield who can bring a fresh perspective to traditional delivery, I am interested in hearing about your ambitions. I offer a free 30-minute conversation to explore what you are working on and where creative structure might help. There is no pressure and no obligation: just a thoughtful discussion to see if we are the right fit.