Welcome to The Ideas Machine, a podcast about turning ideas into action.
Iām Helena Traill ā a neurodivergent designer, painter, founder of nooh Studio, and relentless storyteller.
I chat with creative thinkers about how they ideate, iterate, and implement ideas.
This is your space for honest conversations, creative tools, and a reminder that your ideas are always worth building.
Podcast by nooh Studio, produced by Ruby Reim.
Click the link in the bio to signup, or search āThe Ideas Machineā on your podcast platform.
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āItās when to stop.ā
Every creative and founder knows the feeling of being too close to a project to see the finish line. Whether itās an oil painting or a new business venture, knowing when to put the brush down ā or when to stop chasing an idea that isnāt working ā is one of the hardest skills to master.
Working with an agent, like Artist Agency Harvey Horswell, provides that crucial outside perspective to help navigate the āartist freak outā and find the fine line between pursuing a vision and knowing when itās complete.
When do you know when to stop with a creative idea?
šļø The Ideas Machine Podcast ā Turning Creative Ideas into Action.
š§ Listen on Spotify, YouTube or via Substack at theideasmachine.substack.com
š” Share your own ideas using #TheIdeasMachine
Massive thank you to Helena, Creative Director at @noohstudio_ for refining our logo and for making it feel special ā¤ļø And to Rob, Managing Director at @allyandmo for your support š
What is ādigital presenceā?
Itās not just your website.
Itās not just your Instagram.
Itās the full picture of how you show up online.
Your digital presence is:
What people see when they find you
How clearly you communicate what you do
How easy it is to trust you, book you, or follow your work
It includes:
Your website
Your social media
Your tone of voice
Your visuals
Your consistency (or inconsistency )
Most people donāt have a ābadā digital presence... Just an unclear one.
And clarity is what builds connection.
When your presence reflects who you are and what you offer, everything becomes easier:
ā People understand you faster
ā You attract the right audience
ā You feel more confident sharing your work
More on this at our upcoming Lunch & Learn with Wired Differently! Book via the link in our bio.
š„³ Wednesday 29th April, 12:30-13:00
š Online
#DigitalPresence #CreativeClarity #noohStudio #WiredDifferently
āThis might be the worst thing to say as an artistā¦ā
For Helena Traill, the difference between commercial design and fine art isnāt about valueā¦ Itās about intention.
Design has a clear function: to guide, inform, communicate.
Art works differently. Its purpose is emotional.
šļø The Ideas Machine Podcast ā Turning Creative Ideas into Action.
š§ Listen on Spotify, YouTube or via Substack at theideasmachine.substack.com
š” Share your own ideas using #TheIdeasMachine
GIVEAWAY ā Win a Digital Presence Review (worth Ā£100 + VAT)
Weāre giving one person the chance to receive a full Digital Presence Review by Helena Traill (nooh Studio), in partnership with Wired Differently.
If youāve been meaning to sort your website, rethink your socials, or just understand how youāre showing up online... This is your moment.
Youāll receive:
ā¢Ā A personalised review of your digital presence
ā¢Ā A 50-minute review call
ā¢Ā A clear, written report
ā¢Ā Actionable next steps you can actually follow
To enter:
1. Like this post
2. Follow @noohstudio_ + @_wireddifferently_
3. Tag another creative
Winner announced on the 30th April.
#GiveawayUK #CreativeSupport #DigitalPresence #noohStudio
What does your digital presence actually say about you?
Weāre hosting a relaxed @noohstudio_ x @_wireddifferently_ Lunch & Learn showing up online in a way that feels clear, aligned, and manageable.
If youāve ever thought:
āMy website doesnāt really reflect meā
āI donāt know what Iām doing on social mediaā
āIāve startedā¦ but Iām not consistentā
This session is for you.
Weāll cover:
What ādigital presenceā really means (beyond just having a website)
Common gaps we see with creatives and solo founders
Simple, realistic ways to improve your online presence
š Wednesday 29th April, 12:30-13:00
š Online
š Book via the link in Wired Differentlyās bio, or send us a DM
#DigitalPresence #CreativeBusiness #WiredDifferently #noohStudio
What does it look like to bring art school into big organisations?
At nooh Studio, we donāt just design for peopleā¦ We design with them.
Co-design is a collaborative process rooted in listening, experimenting and building alongside the audience. Through workshops, design sprints and research, we shape work that reflects real experiences, not assumptions.
From creating the Young Game Changers Fund brand with the Co-op Foundation to working directly with communities, our approach is simple: the people youāre designing for should be part of the process.
As Helena puts itā¦ Itās about taking āart school to big organisationsā.
Because good design isnāt just functional. Itās shared.
šļø The Ideas Machine Podcast ā Turning Creative Ideas into Action.
š§ Listen on Spotify, YouTube or via Substack at theideasmachine.substack.com
š” Share your own ideas using #TheIdeasMachine
Whether itās a tech startup, a childrenās book, or a poem, every great idea needs the right vehicle to make an impact.
In this episode, we dive into the power of storytelling (even in unexpected places like healthcare) and how choosing the right medium can change clinical outcomes. From animation to the written word, itās all about finding the best way to bring an idea to life.
The Ideas Machine Podcast ā Turning Creative Ideas into Action.
š§ Listen on Spotify, YouTube or via Substack at theideasmachine.substack.com
š” Share your own ideas using #TheIdeasMachine
Create a brand identity that grows with you, like this @twentyeightflowers poppy.
A strong brand is built to evolve.
We create living identity systems that flex as you grow ā colour, typography, tone, personality and experience.
Not just a logoā¦ but a world to step into.
#GraphicDesign #BrandDesign #CoDesign
Listen to our founder Helena Traill talking about transforming lifeās challenges into powerful connections through the art of storytelling. From creating animations to process personal experiences with her Dadās epilepsy and her ADHD to publishing ā100 Stories of Cancerā these narratives have reached people across the globe.
The Ideas Machine Podcast ā Turning Creative Ideas into Action.
š§ Listen on Spotify, YouTube or via Substack at theideasmachine.substack.com or follow @theideasmachine_
š” Share your own ideas using #TheIdeasMachine
