The studio
Jessica May Design, founded by Jessica Crane, is an Interior Design Practice creating one of a kind designs for both the Residential and Commercial Design sectors.
We proudly refrain from specialising in any particular area within interior design, as we feel the industry as a whole is too beautiful and inspired to not explore it all. What we do however specialise in, is the ability to adapt ourselves every single time we take on a new project.
Design for us is centred around our client as the core focus, we aim to not only meet, but explore and advance our clients brief to ensure their space and design are maximised to the fullest. If you have viewed or followed our work, you will notice an absence of style similarities, which is so intentional.
We have developed and adapted a service over years of experience, that makes us totally unique within the design industry.
Meet Jess
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Meet Jess /
Jess
Founder & Lead Designer
I live and breathe design and all nuances of this beautiful industry I chose to dedicate my career to all those years ago. Choosing a favourite part of the job is impossible, as I genuinely adore it all.
From the moment I started my studies nearly 8 years ago, I had a vision: to create an interior design practice that brought young and enthusiastic minds together to develop a service that made waves for all the right reasons.
Alongside my incredible team, I’ve developed a method and unique way of working with clients that in my opinion far exceeds the norms of the industry. I’ll always be humble, composed and kind, but instil into all of my team that nothing comes without hard work and dedication and that there is only one way to do things and that’s perfectly.
Meet the team
Abbie
Interior Designer & FF&E Coordinator
Abbie, a graduate in Interior Architecture & Design from Sheffield Hallam University, has the most innate passion for design and creating beautiful spaces, she is incredibly organised and methodical and personally loves design schemes with a touch of glam, but that are homely and liveable.
Abbie specialises in FF&E and has an incredible understanding and love for fabrics and finishes and has the most amazing eye for putting together the most beautiful finish schemes.
In her free time you will often find Abbie at the gym. She loves to socialise and spends the majority of her time with her friends and family.
Mia
Interior Designer & FF&E Coordinator
Joining us straight from Sheffield Hallam University after studying Interior Architecture and Design.
Mia has an innate love for classic contemporary design, natural textures and soft tones, but loves working on the variety of projects that come through the door at JMD. Mia has such a methodical approach to her work, and loves to get to know and develop a relationship with our clients to understand and translate their personalities into the schemes we create for them.
In her free time, you’ll find her walking her beautiful dogs Zoe & Luna in the Peak District countryside and exploring new places to eat great food with her family and friends.
Brad
Architectural Designer
Brad graduated from John Moore’s University in 2018 with a degree in Architecture and has worked in various roles across the industry gaining experience before joining JMD.
Brad has such a huge passion for design and architecture, specialising in the exploration and manipulation of space and interior layouts. Brad’s understanding and vision for spatial compositions is incredible and he is completely OCD about his work, making sure that every detail is perfect.
Personally, Brad has a huge appreciation for simplicity and the art of minimalism, making sure everything has a function and a purpose.
When he’s not in the studio, Brad can usually be found outdoors on his motorbike, in a kayak or climbing a rock face.
BETHAN
Office Administrator & Project PA
Bethan joined the company on a part time basis working alongside her hairdressing business, working with the accounts and procurement team to stay on top of administration. As well as aiding the team with administrative roles, Bethan also acts a PA for our ongoing site projects, keeping on top of meetings and delivery dates to keep our site / in house teams up to date and informed.
Bethan loves spending time with her friends and family in her spare (even though she doesn’t have much of it with everything she juggles), as well as being partial to a night of karaoke on occasion.
Angie
Studio & Logistics Manager
Originating from a high level management position in the quality sector within the food industry, Angie looks after all things paperwork and logistics based in the studio.
Angie is meticulously organised, writing lists for her lists and her answer for everything is a coffee and an excel sheet.
As well as being Jess’s actual Mum, she is very much our studio mother and makes her entrance into the studio every morning with the biggest smile, freshly washed hand towels and coffee pods.
FREYA
Interior Architectural Designer
Freya graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a first class degree in Interior Architecture and Design.
Freya is a dedicated member of our technical team, leading the charge with our interior design elevations, joinery packs, and upholstery information. With an incredible attention to detail and eye for composition, she translates the designs into 2D and produces the most beautiful technical information. Freya is highly skilled in 3D modelling and interior design also, and you will always find her with a smile on her face, a positive attitude and making the occasional sassy comment.
In her spare time, you will likely find Freya wondering the peaks with her 4 dogs or bringing a new creative idea to life on her sewing machine.
GEORGINA
Head of Procurement
Georgina brings over 13 years of experience in project management and procurement within the luxury interior design industry. Georgina has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to organisation that ensures every project runs smoothly.
As a dedicated mother to her two wonderful children, Nate and Sienna, Georgina loves the balance between her work and her family life. In her free time, she loves swimming and enjoying quality moments with friends and family. (Plus a good rose!)
Arturo
3D Modelling & Rendering Artist
The oracle of software and all things specialist modelling. Arturo joined the JMD team from the moment we opened, initially helping Jess with occasional complex modelling from his home in Torreon, Mexico.
Once he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering and after working with us via zoom for 2 years, he joined us here in the UK and now looks after transforming our designs into photorealistic visualisations. He is also incredibly talented at modelling, so any specific complex items we include in our designs, Arturo will model them to exact reality, so clients can visualise everything perfectly.
Arturo is loving the UK and learning new northern phrases and in his spare time loves to explore.
Nic
Interior Architect & Designer
Nic graduated in 2017 from Nottingham Trent University in Interior Architecture & Design.
Before joining JMD, Nic was an Interior Designer in an AJ100 architectural practice – working on large scale projects in the UK, Korea and locations across Europe.
Nic is meticulously organised and is very much an all-rounder, effortlessly turning her hand to all phases of the design process, being an incredible spatial designer and scheme creator, but also takes a leadership role in project management and logistics with her experience.
Living just around the corner from the JMD studio, Nic combines her love for design with being a wonderful mum to her adorable daughter Freya and son Douglas.
JANE
PA, Procurement & Office Administrator
Jane is Jess’s Auntie and joined the business after working on the police force for 27 years and has become an incredibly valued member of our procurement & administration team. Known affectionately as the "office auntie," she brings warmth and wisdom to the studio, always ready to lend a supportive ear or share a laugh and a smile.
In her role, Jane balances working with the Procurement team staying on top of project purchasing as well as being Jess’s PA.
Young at heart, Jane embraces life with enthusiasm. When she’s not in the office, you can find her enjoying a day on the golf course or savouring a moment with friends in her favourite coffee shop. Her joyful spirit and positive outlook on life make her a cherished presence both at work and in her community. As a proud mother to two boys, George and Henry, she balances her professional responsibilities with her role supporting her sons.
Zoe
Pawject Manager
Zoe is our resident Cocker Spaniel, and the queen of sleep and cuddles. She greets us every morning with the waggiest tush and spends her day snuggled into Rex.
Rex
Head of Puplick Relations
Rex is our resident top dog and adores his days in the office with the team. Rex is a Rottweiler and categorically the biggest softie, he loves cuddles and greets the team every morning with the best hugs and kisses. Half the week he is here with us in our gorgeous studio and the other half of the week he spends with his dad (Jess’s partner) in a fabrication shop… so quite the contrast!
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