Commissioning written work and invitations for speaking engagements
Few subjects are more universal and relatable than babies—having them, not having them, and caring for them. If you’re an editor or event curator looking for fresh, relevant histories, stories or interviews centring mothering, care, early education and development or the intersection of design and reproduction, I’m happy to discuss commissions.
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The intersection of design and architecture, caregivers and children
Supportive pregnancy, births and early childhood
Postpartum healing and social support
Matrescence, or the shift in identity in becoming a mother
Caring for newborns, infants, toddlers
Attachment theory
Nonverbal communication between parents and children
Optimal housing needs of carers and children
Children’s transportation issues and opportunities
RIE®, Pikler® and the philosophy of respectful care
Play as a right and a psychological, pedagogical and physical necessity
Developmentally appropriate, aesthetic and interesting play objects, toys and spaces for babies and young children
Gross motor development, movement and milestones
Babies with special needs
Trauma-informed care
Theories, pedagogies and designs relating to early childhood
Consulting and creative services
I help make designs, products and spaces that are socially supportive, developmentally appropriate, innovative and elegant. I’ve worked on the product side with established brands and start-ups, as well as with school founders, housing and landscape architects and child friendly city advocates to help creatives and entrepreneurs hone their vision into valuable design.
I provide custom, client-centred support, copywriting, written resources, subject matter research to help individuals and organisations reach their goals. I am also an empathetic listener. I relish opportunities to conduct stakeholder interviews that can be translated into designs that help people live more supported, dignified and joyful lives.
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Creating compelling brand or project copy
Naming and titling
Defining the look and feel of a space, project or brand
Guidance on materials and materiality
Creating a compelling story around a project’s vision
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Audience identification and definition
Stakeholder research, interviews and needs identification
Prioritising and refining ideas
Refining goals and/or go-to-market strategy
Competitive analysis
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Supportive pregnancy, births and early childhood
Postpartum healing and social support
Matrescence, or the shift in identity in becoming a mother
Caring for newborns, infants, toddlers
Attachment theory
Verbal and nonverbal communication between parents and children
Child friendly cities
Optimal housing needs of carers and children
Children’s transportation issues and opportunities
RIE®, Pikler® and the philosophy of respectful care
Play as a right and a psychological, pedagogical and physical necessity
Developmentally appropriate, aesthetic and interesting play objects, toys and spaces for babies and young children
Gross motor development, movement and milestones
Design considerations for babies with special needs
Trauma-informed care, and trauma-informed design
Theories and pedagogies relating to early childhood
Clients come to me for help with:
Stiliyana Minkovska’s Ultima Thule Birthing Furniture, now on view at ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, and permanently installed at the Home from Home Birth Centre at St Thomas' Hospital in London.