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.
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Brands get designed without systems.
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Websites get built without room to grow.
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Products get launched without thinking about what comes next.
NCS was set up to approach creative work differently:
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With structure, not shortcuts
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With systems, not single assets
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With longevity in mind from the start
The goal is always the same: make projects easier to run, evolve, and believe in over time.
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 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.
