Our Philosophy

Crux Design Studio is a design-led consultancy specialising in creating intelligent, high-performance workplaces. We partner with ambitious organisations across automotive, technology, and public innovation sectors to design environments that support how people work, collaborate, and evolve.

Workplace design is at the core of everything we do. Every project is shaped by strategic insight, rooted in technical precision, and delivered with a refined aesthetic that reflects both global perspectives and local relevance.

We believe that design should do more than look beautiful — it should enhance performance, inspire collaboration, and adapt to the future.

At Crux, our work sits at the intersection of strategy, buildability, and design excellence. We combine the rigour of a traditional design practice with the agility of a design-and-build team — ensuring ideas don’t just live on paper, but become environments that thrive in the real world.

We see workplace design as a catalyst for innovation. Whether it’s an R&D centre, a gaming studio, a digital lab, or a training academy, our vision is to create environments that empower people to do their best work while reflecting the identity and ambition of the organisations behind them.

Photography: Daniel Mercer
Creativ Director: Sophie Grant
Art & Design Director: Julian Carter
Editor & Writer: Emily Rhodes
Copy Editor: Michael Turner
Editorial Consultants: Laura Chen, David Martínez, Anika Rao

the team

Nicol Lee

Chief Executive Officer

Heather Saunders

Senior Project Manager

Nicol Lee

Chief Executive Officer

Heather Saunders

Senior Project Manager