Hey, I'm Laura, the founder, designer and creative behind Kelp Collective, a graphic design studio based by the beach in Newquay, Cornwall.

I create playful, retro and personality-filled design for creative female founded brands who want to stand out, tell a story and share something pretty damn cool.

Originally trained in Fashion Design, I then set up my own reworked vintage clothing brand, before spending several years running Kelp Collective as a business strategy and marketing studio, helping founders grow their businesses behind the scenes. While I loved supporting incredible women and watching their brands flourish, I found myself constantly being pulled back towards the creative work I missed most.

So I made the decision to return to my creativity and retrain in graphic design! Today, I combine my background in design, branding and business strategy to create work that doesn't just look good, but helps brands communicate who they are and connect with the right people.

My work is inspired by retro design, all things 60s and 70s, abstract art, good typography, life by the sea and in nature, and an unhealthy love for the colour green.

And if you're wondering about the name, Kelp Collective was named after my kelpie dog Nala, who spends most of her time snoring in the studio while taking full credit for all creative decisions.