CLEAR ON YOUR VALUES BUT HAZY ON THE VISION?
I LOOK CLOSELY AT WHAT YOU’VE BUILT & TRANSLATE THE POTENTIAL INTO A CLEAR VISION.
FOR INDEPENDENT BRANDS AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES READY TO REALISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
for the ones who refuse to conform.
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
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.