We’re a multi-talented strategic design team
Established in 2006 with roots in Service Design, UX and User Research, we have a track record of making a difference.

Designers, strategists, researchers and entrepreneurs
Nile are a specialist team for hire. Ready to collaborate fearlessly with you, bolster in-house expertise, and bring refreshing methods and perspectives. We talk straight and ground our work in the real world. Relevant today, sustainable long term.
We actively work with purpose-driven organisations to create long term impact, improving the social contract between businesses and citizens. We are here to tackle the problems worth solving.
Why clients love us
Leaders value our independence and experience, and teams tell
us they love how we work. Here's what you can expect…
HQ’d in Edinburgh,
distributed worldwide
Nile works with leading brands across the UK, Europe and America, from fast track start-ups to global enterprises.
Our distributed team of associates and partners enables us to scale-up in any geography.
Meet the team
Emphatic. Curious. Effective.
We’re a close-knit group of versatile, multi-skilled, design-orientated professionals.

Dr. Alexa Haynes
Principal Design Researcher
Callum Ritchie
UX Designer
Calum MacLeod
Service Designer
Dag Lee
Executive Chairman
Ellie Oliver
Finance Manager
Gail Skinner
Finance Director
George Edmonds
Visual Designer
Jo-Anne Illman
HR Consultant
Jonas Rauff Mortensen
Senior Service Designer
Jonty Fairless
Principal Consultant
Justin Cooke
Non-Executive Director
Kirsty Bell
Principal Consultant& Client Partner

Laura Sheen
Executive Assistant
Lloyd Vaughan
COO
Lucy Barrett
Principal Design Researcher
Luke McKinney
Design Strategist& Client Partner

Neil Collman
Practice Director
Robyn Johnston
Senior Consultant & Client Partner
Sarah Ronald
Founder
Susie Walker
Head of Talent
Victoria Johnston
Ops & Workplace ManagerWe've won a few awards on the way...
Nile has been recognised for innovation, retail uplift, consumer services and
exemplary work in the field of digital innovation.





