we are the right-hand creative collaborator for start-ups, scale-ups & founders

Currently consulting on UX/UI, creative direction and brand positioning projects.

Previously collaborated with brands such as Monica Vinader, Naturisimo, John Lewis Partnership and Columbia Sportswear.

Our Story

CEO Studio is founded by Charlotte Elizabeth Osman, otherwise known as Charlie.

CEO Studio was born from Charlie’s intuitive ability to think strategically as a creative, recognising that founders need someone to sit alongside them and turn ideas into impactful brands through compelling creative work.

We operate as a one-person studio with an agency-style approach, designed for businesses that want creative strategy without agency-level costs. Working with CEO Studio allows your business to scale support up or down as needed. We can build and lead teams of trusted freelancers for ambitious projects, or work on a one-to-one basis to deliver intentional, purpose-driven outcomes.

Our Services

Product design (UX & UI)

We shape intuitive and visually engaging digital experiences by blending user research, interaction design, and aesthetics to create impactful products

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creative direction

We lead the vision and strategy behind compelling brand and digital experiences, ensuring cohesive storytelling, design excellence, and meaningful user engagement.

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brand design

We create cohesive visual identities that communicate a brand’s essence, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints, building recognition and trust.

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art direction

We craft visual storytelling by defining the creative vision, guiding design and imagery to create compelling and cohesive brand campaigns and experiences.

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“When I start my own business, I’ll hire charlie before I hire an accountant”

Looking to elevate your brand with thoughtful design? Let’s talk.

See what people say

  • "Charlie goes far beyond the traditional responsibilities to genuinely help push the business toward growth."

    Erin Bateman, Naturisimo.

  • "It’s a real treat to work with someone so attuned to the nuances of visual storytelling, but also an all round lovely human."

    Jenna Foxton, Photographer

  • "She understands the critical role design plays to overall CX, business and trade across both ecomm and retail outputs."

    Alison Goulbourne, Naturisimo & Monica Vinader.

  • "The work we produced in partnership with Charlie received international industry recognition."

    Joe Murgatroyd, Columbia Sportswear EU.

  • "What makes her stand out is her ability to take a leadership role across functions not just design, and approach things from a bigger picture POV not just a design POV."

    Leanne Banks, Monica Vinader.

  • "I found her to be incredibly collaborative, with a very strong creative and ideation capacity, but also very commercial."

    Monica Vinader, Monica Vinader.

  • "Her creativity, professionalism and ability to meet tight deadlines consistently impressed me."

    Rachel Williams, Jon Richard.

  • "Charlie is a rare breed of operator and creative in one."

    Marisa Martin, Flowers with M.

  • "She’s easy to work with, adaptable and listens to the brief and grasps your concept quickly."

    Louisa Djuric, Fortia Wellbeing.

  • "Whether you are a small business or large business, Charlie will increase output as well as decrease work load, she's a true team player."

    Ernest Capbert, Finisterre.

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