Katy Shand is a seasoned professional in research and creative strategy, currently serving as a Senior Researcher and Strategist at YourStudio since July 2022. With a robust freelance background from July 2016 to July 2022, Katy Shand collaborated with various agencies, brands, and organizations. Previous roles include Researcher and Creative Strategist at FranklinTill and Designer in Residence at ArtEZ Institute of the Arts. Additionally, Katy Shand worked as a Freelance Designer at Hodgesellers, contributing embroidery and textile design concepts, and served as a Designer for Mungo Gurney during the development and presentation of womenswear collections at Paris Fashion Week. Educational credentials include a Master’s Degree in Material Futures from the University of the Arts London and a BA (Hons) in Textile Design from The Glasgow School of Art.
YourStudio - Strategy & Experience Design Agency
We are YourStudio. We create next generation retail experiences that inspire human connection. We work collaboratively with in-house teams to inspire innovation thinking, turning first hand consumer insight into defining experiences and concepts. We’re specialists in four core areas: Strategy, Branding, Digital Innovation & Environment Design. We partner with global names and disruptive newcomers including Nike, Google, Amazon, L'Oréal, IKEA and Virgin.