Story-led strategy for visionary brands.

A conceptual portrait exploring blurred identity and perception. The figure stands behind a soft-focus pink and red haze, creating a sense of anonymity, emotion, and presence through abstraction.
Gisela Draijer, owner of Studio GD. Standing in her latest interior design project, a modern kitchen with natural quartzite countertop. A calm, warm space that feels open yet grounded. Designed for living.
At the intersection of visual culture, human behavior, and urban storytelling, this kind of work reminds us that cities aren't just built environments — they’re emotional landscapes too. Cambridge Heath Road - East London.
Studio GD Interiors mood: This collage brings together a series of images exploring material presence, human symbolism, and environmental scale. A visual meditation on landscape, identity, and human impact.

Some voices cut through. Not because they’re louder — but because they’re clearer, deeper, more human.

This is the work: helping teams, founders, and organisations articulate who they are and what they stand for — with clarity, depth, and direction.

Whether you’re starting something new or evolving what’s already there, the goal is the same: To express with purpose. To connect with honesty. To create meaning that lasts.

I collaborate with those who care deeply about how they show up in the world — from global consumer names and B2B innovators to cultural institutions and visionary individuals.

The people I work with want their message to carry weight. To reflect who they truly are. To resonate — not just heard.

Because when you speak from a place of truth, people don’t just pay attention. They remember.

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Thoughtful interiors, designed with intention

As a creative strategist, I help brands find clarity, identity and direction. Today, I bring that same vision into interior design.

From creative studios to personal spaces, I design environments that feel intentional, emotional and aligned with purpose.

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Image credit: Angela Glajcar. Paper is for Eternity. Three-dimensional paper installation of rolled and draped paper sheets hanging from the ceiling and spilling onto the floor in Gutenberg Museum. Image is inspirational.
Gisela Draijer, owner of Studio GD. Standing in her latest interior design project, a modern kitchen with natural quartzite countertop. A calm, warm space that feels open yet grounded. Designed for living.

With over a decade of experience in the creative industries, I've collaborated with high fashion brands, retail giants, cultural institutions, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

My expertise spans both B2B and consumer-focused markets, allowing me to adapt strategies that resonate across diverse audiences.

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Creative Strategy

From first idea to final rollout. I’ll help you shape your essence, structure your message, and align creative vision with business goals.

Creative Direction

I help you define the emotional core of each project and translate it into a cohesive visual and experiential identity, rooted in strategy, fueled by creativity.

Brand Storytelling

Together we’ll develop a narrative that connects: from brand books and manifestos to tone-of-voice systems, websites, and campaign headlines.

Workshops

I believe Bold concepts and Strong Teams are at the heart of every great initiative. That’s why I have created strategic workshops to support founders, marketing leads, and creative MarCom teams in building what matters, with clarity, creativity, and confidence.

Experience Design

Creating intentional, emotionally resonant journeys that align message, mood, and meaning. From immersive events to digital flows, from retail environments to brand activations.

Team Mentorship

I help creative, brand, and marketing teams sharpen their storytelling, strengthen their voice, and align strategy with execution, elevating both the work and the people behind it.

“Observe, unlearn a few things and approach them with fresh eyes.”