for the ones who refuse to conform.
CLEAR ON YOUR VALUES BUT HAZY ON THE CREATIVE VISION?
OPEN ROAD STUDIO BRINGS FRESH EYES, HONEST PERSPECTIVE & CLEAR CREATIVE DIRECTION TO HELP YOU STAND APART — NOT BLEND IN.
CREATIVE ADVISORY & CONTENT PRODUCTION FOR INDEPENDENT BRANDS WHO REFUSE TO SETTLE FOR AVERAGE.
WHERE GRIT MEETS POLISH
Open Road Studio is what happens when you take a free-spirited, Bruce Springsteen-loving Scottish lass and drop her into some of the most polished, detail-obsessed environments in the world.
Over a decade spent travelling, working in exceptional spaces on land and at sea, absorbing how the best places look, feel and leave their mark. Schooled by the road, not the classroom — which is exactly why I see things differently.
I can't help but envision what's possible. That's not a skill I developed — it's just how I'm wired. Today I work alongside independent founders who give a damn about what they're building — as a creative eye and outside perspective on what their brand is, and what it could become.
Christie Brown — Founder
creative Services
What to expect…
Authentic
I don't follow trends for the sake of it. I start with what's already there — shaping something that feels true to who you are, not just what's popular right now.
Attuned
Years of reading rooms, people and places built an instinct that's hard to teach. I feel what would work for your brand and your audience — often before you can put it into words.
ALIGNED
It's not just about how things look — it's how everything speaks together. From brand identity to space to content, I help bring clarity so it all feels considered, cohesive and consistent.
ADVOCATE
I'm genuinely invested in the people I work with. No agency layers, no divided attention — just someone who actually wants your vision to land the way it deserves to.
“Christie brought a fresh perspective to Milkman, with a strong instinct for how a space and brand should feel. She quickly identified areas where we could elevate both the experience and visual identity.
She shared a range of thoughtful ideas for a potential rebrand, along with creative input on content, all grounded in a genuine understanding of hospitality. It was valuable to have someone look at the business from a different angle and highlight opportunities we hadn’t fully considered.”
— Mark [Owner of The Milkman - Edinburgh]
THE WORLDS I’M DRAWN TO
A glimpse of my content production work — and the kind of brands I love to work with. Adventure, slow travel, hospitality, nature, conservation, sustainability. If your brand lives in this world, we'll get along just fine.