Jenny, a white woman, sitting on a sofa, surrounded by prints on the wall. Her tshirt reads "overthrow the status quo but don't forget about naptime". Prints include phrases such as "rest counts".

For WHEN 'Get Well SooN'
is just a bit shit.

Disabled people don't just have needs. Like anyone else we also have preferences, desires, aspirations and a sense of self.

We're individuals. And we deserve products and services that keep that mind. Don't you think?

Handwritten text reads "proud AAC user, this is my voice". A simple illustrated AAC device is featured.

White mug surrounded by blankets. Text on the mug reads "growth looks different for everyone". Retro flowers are featured above the text.

a pink background with a simple illustrated red love heart. Handwritten text reads "sickness is not a moral failing".

Creative, honest and inclusive design.

A space dedicated to the nuances of life as a disabled and chronically sick young adult.

You are not alone.

Chronic illness and disability affect our lives as much as our bodies, and it's time more people knew about it.

I understand how overwhelming and isolating life with chronic illness and/or disability can be. Particularly if it's new to you.

But there's joy as well, and it's important that is also reflected in the messaging, products and services we're surrounded by.

I always base my work on lived experience, designed to support real people.

Learn more about me.

An illustration of hands holding up signs in protest. The signs read "disabled people deserve better" and "we are just as valid. The hands are of varying skin tone, some hands don't have five fingers, not all the arms have hands, one hand is in a brace, one is a bionic prosthetic and one has visible vitiligo.

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"It's like a balm for my sick and tired soul"

Framed retro art print reads "life's not linear"

A selection of round stickers in multiple colours. They include phrases such as "you matter" and "be gentle with yourself".

Jenny, a white woman, sitting against a sofa. She is wearing a red tshirt with white text on the front that reads "damn shit ouch"

Disabled people deserve joyful design TOO .

Too much health content is scary or solemn, and not enough of us see ourselves and our experiences reflected.

Why is everything exclusively grey, beige or blue? Why is the language so clinical? Why are there no sexy shower stools?

It's because disabled people didn't design them.

My work is colourful and youthful yet ultimately honest, focusing on cultivating community and conversation above all else.

Jenny, a white woman, sitting on a sofa laughing. She is wearing a black tshirt with white text on the front that reads "not to be dramatic but I made it out of bed". She is surrounded by art prints that feature phrases such as "rest counts".

What does it really feel like to be chronically sick?

What does it really feel like to be chronically sick?

Remote working doesn't work, and other lies they told

Remote working doesn't work, and other lies they told

The term "special needs" has got to go. Here's why

The term "special needs" has got to go. Here's why

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Pink background with illustrated red love heart. White text reads "sickness is not a moral failing".

Blue background with a white line illustration of mountains, trees and a sunrise. Text reads "can't climb mountains, moving them instead".

Green background with white text that reads "good times sometimes".

Mustard yellow background with white line illustration of trees and mountains. Text reads "Adventure looks different for everyone".

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