About us

Finding the meaningful patterns for lasting change

Pattrn was founded on a simple belief - great product strategy should be built, launched and tested in the real world. We're a design studio of makers, strategists and problem-solvers working side by side with clients to create impact.

Since 2017, we've grown steadily and intentionally. We’ve built deep, long-term partnerships with a select group of ambitious clients who trust us as an extension of their team. Prioritising quality over scale, we stay hands-on to take ideas to market and drive meaningful impact.

Our founders, Al and Chris, actively shape our approach and nurture an environment where the team can do their best work. We care deeply about the businesses we serve, advising clients at every step to help them navigate complex challenges and make confident decisions.

Meet the team

Smart, thoughtful, and hands-on—we’re a team of designers, product thinkers, and makers.

Alastair Bowers

Co-Founder & Head of Product & Programme Management

Chris Lewis

Co-Founder & Head of Design

Becks Lawrence

Strategy & Research Principal

Joe Green

Lead - Product & Programme Management

Nick McCarthy

Lead Product Designer

Raquel Bosch-Roura

Senior Digital Product Designer

George Talboys

Senior Consultant - Product & Programme Management

Kristen Cowley

Senior Digital Product Designer

Harumi Kita

Senior Consultant - Product & Programme Management

Marie Allmayer

Senior Consultant - Product & Programme Management

Sam Loomie

Digital Product Designer

Catherine Bell

Digital Product Designer

Connie Skillern

Associate - Product & Programme Manager

Our values

Pattrn is shaped by its people. Openness, shared ideas and collective problem-solving are at the core of how we work, with a culture that supports and challenges people to grow.

Partnerships

Build lasting relationships that deliver genuine value

We build lasting relationships based on integrity, flexibility, and empathy and partner with brave businesses to create real, long-term value.

Holistic Strategy

Design connected experiences

We’re bigger picture thinkers. We’ll bring order from chaos - simplifying information, workflows and interactions to create intuitive experiences.

Craft & Excellence

Craft excellent user experiences with simplicity and delight

Our work is always pushing the boundaries of our abilities. Expect the highest quality everywhere - in our thinking, our designs and our environment.

Collaboration

Do extraordinary things, together

We succeed because we collaborate with our team and clients. Everyone can have great ideas and we celebrate the team over the individual.

Character

Ambition grounded in purpose

We pursue ambitious ideas with humility. We take our work seriously, immersing ourselves in people’s needs to design with purpose.

Our studio

Nestled on Exmouth Market, our studio is perfectly placed in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant design neighbourhoods. Designed with creativity and collaboration in mind, it’s a calm and inspiring space to think, make and work together.