Helping research reach further
Thoughtful design for research that makes an impact beyond academia.
Behind every research project is a wealth of expertise, ideas and hard work. But the real impact often happens when those ideas travel beyond academia — reaching the people, communities and organisations who can benefit from them.
At Ripples & Waves Design, I work with research teams to create thoughtful, engaging design that helps make those connections.
From establishing a project's visual identity to developing websites, recruitment campaigns, training resources and research communications, I bring creativity, clarity and a fresh perspective to the work you do.
Whether you need support with a one-off project or a trusted designer you can call on as your research evolves, I'm here to help.
Design that works with your research
Every research project is different, and the design should reflect that.
I take time to understand your project, its objectives and the audiences you want to reach. Working collaboratively, I'll help you find the right visual approach, balancing creativity with clarity, accessibility and purpose.
With experience spanning branding, graphic design, websites and digital products, I can support different aspects of your project while keeping everything visually consistent.
And because you work directly with me, you'll always have someone who understands both the bigger picture and the finer details.
How I can help
Whether your project is just getting underway or you're preparing to share your findings, I offer flexible design support across:
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Branding and visual identity — creating distinctive, cohesive identities for research projects, programmes and spinout organisations.
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Websites and digital design — designing engaging, user-friendly websites and digital resources.
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Recruitment and public engagement — posters, leaflets, social media campaigns and accessible participant-facing materials.
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Training and educational resources — thoughtfully designed training materials, presentations, guides and illustrations.
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Research communications — infographics, reports, research posters, newsletters and presentations for sharing findings.
You might need just one of these services, or a combination as your project develops. Either way, I'll tailor my approach to what you need.
Some of the research projects I've worked on
JITSUVAX Training
I've worked closely with the JITSUVAX team, providing design support across different stages of the project. From developing a cohesive visual identity to creating engaging training and communication materials, I've supported the team to bring training to health workers across the UK.
The MAVIS Study
Working on the MAVIS Study, I designed a website and supporting materials for their participant recruitment campaign. I also helped communicate the study findings to different audiences, helping present information in a clear, accessible and engaging way.
A trusted design partner, when you need one
Research projects evolve, and design requirements often arise along the way.
As an independent multidisciplinary designer, I offer the flexibility to support individual pieces of work or become a familiar part of your extended project team.
I enjoy building lasting relationships with the people I work with. Getting to know a project means I can offer thoughtful ideas, maintain consistency and help things run smoothly as new design needs emerge.
It's a collaborative, straightforward way of working — with one point of contact from the initial conversation through to the finished design.
I would highly recommend Nicola as a graphic designer and website creator. She has been working with me on the promotion of my public health study, creating a website, posters, and other visuals for the recruitment campaign.
She has been great to work with throughout the project. I felt she really listened and understood the project and brief, delivering on time and to a high standard.
Let's help your research reach further
You might have a fully formed brief, or just the beginnings of an idea.
Perhaps you have a new project getting underway, a recruitment campaign to launch, or a collection of research findings you'd like to share more widely.
Whatever stage you're at, I'd love to hear what you're working on.
Let's find a way to make your message clearer, your materials more engaging and your research easier to connect with.