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Notes from the Studio — a Kelowna Design Journal
Everything I think about. Thoughts on design, branding, and running a freelance business here in the Okanagan. Real stuff from someone actually building it.
Latest posts
Fresh from the studio — new notes on design, branding, and creative life in the Okanagan.
Graphic Design
October 6, 2026 · 9 min read
AI Food Photography: How to Make Your Food Look Realistic
Obviously fake food photos kill trust before the customer walks in. Here’s how to use AI to improve your restaurant’s food photography — without recreating the food. Includes copy-paste prompts.
Creative Business
September 22, 2026 · 3 min read
The Unseen Work: The power of mycelium
The other day, I was thinking about how mycelium grows beneath the surface and connects it all — and about all the unseen work behind everything we see.
Graphic Design
September 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Your Restaurant Menu Is Doing More Talking Than You Think
Your menu is the first real conversation your customers have with your food — before the server, before the first bite. Here’s why the design of it matters more than you think.
Visual Identity
September 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Earth-Inspired Colour Palettes
Reflections on colour rooted in nature — where I look when I need a palette that feels honest, calm, and grounded.
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A taste of my work
Each project is different, but they all share the same approach: work that connects. See the full stories on Behance.
