About us.
A creative agency built around stories.
Narrative Creative Studios (NCS) was created to help people build things that last. We work with creators, communities, and culture-driven businesses who care about clarity, cohesion, and growth over time - not just how something looks on day one.
Too much creative work is built for the moment it launches - not the life it needs to live afterwards. NCS was set up to approach creative work differently: we see each project as a story, it has to open with impact, be clear and concise with purpose, have the legs to sustain for the duration and make people want to come back for more.
We are here to help you tell the next chapter of your business story.
What clients value.
Clients often come to Narrative Creative Studios because they want:
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Strategic creative thinking, not just making assets, but someone who understands their business needs
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A partner who understands growth and scale and can help implement it
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Creative work that doesn’t need rebuilding every year
They stay because the work delivers real-world impact and makes a difference.
"I’m so grateful to have been recommended to Chris at Narrative Creative Studios to support me in the final stages of my self-publishing journey. "
Dr Johanna Phillips
About the Studio (and the Person Behind It)
Narrative Creative Studios was founded in 2024 by Chris, a designer and creative director with over 25 years of experience working across TV, film, and digital media. That background has shaped a practical, production and business-led approach to creative work - one that balances storytelling with structure, and aesthetics with real-world use. Alongside work in broadcast and film, Chris has long been involved in gaming, tabletop culture, and publishing projects, with a particular interest in how communities form around shared worlds and ideas.
The studio’s work is informed by:
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A background in long-form storytelling
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Experience delivering work to tight production standards
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A love of writing, illustration, and visual world-building
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Ongoing exploration of 3D sculpting, tools, and emerging creative workflows
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A deep interest in popular culture and how people engage with it
While NCS is intentionally small, it regularly collaborates with a trusted network of designers, developers, editors, and specialists - scaling up thoughtfully when projects require it. Keeping the studio nimble allows the work to stay close to the thinking, not just the output. It means:
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Each project gets proper attention
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Decisions aren’t rushed or diluted
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The work can adapt as projects evolve
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Creative support stays consistent from start to finish
The aim isn’t to do everything. It’s to do the right work, well.
