OPEN ROAD STUDIO IS A TRAVELLING CREATIVE PARTNER FOR INDEPENDENT HOSPITALITY & TOURISM BUSINESSES.
OPEN ROAD STUDIO BRINGS FRESH CREATIVE THINKING TO EVERY TOUCHPOINT—FROM CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT & GUEST EXPERIENCE TO VISUAL IDENTITY, STORYTELLING & PROFESSIONAL CONTENT—HELPING INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES UNCOVER MISSED OPPORTUNITIES & EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS.
SHAPED BY A CAREER IN HIGH-END HOSPITALITY.
INSPIRED BY A LIFE OF WORLD TRAVEL.
BUILT TO CHAMPION INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES.
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
“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]
“We hired Christie as a freelance photographer and video creator and were very happy with her work. She wove our products into each shot so naturally, nothing felt forced or overly "salesy," which mattered a lot to us.
As a nature enthusiast herself, she brought a wonderful eye for beautiful, organic settings to every piece of content, and she worked with a range of models while staying completely true to our brand's identity. On top of all that, every deliverable arrived on schedule, and Christie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout. We'd recommend her without hesitation.”
— Cheerful Buddha
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.
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.