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Bring your idea to life with expert guidance

Foothills guides you to bring your concept into the world, find your audience and build from there.

You've been thinking about your idea for a while

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Maybe you've done some research, made some plans, talked to friends about it. But it still feels overwhelming - like there's so much you need to figure out before you can actually start.

 

What if you could create something small this week, show it to real people, and learn what to build next?

I can help you bring your idea to life today

I'm Rosie Lidington, and I've designed products and services for The Guardian, BBC, NHS, and other mission-driven organisations since 2008.

 

Now I work with founders like you - helping you turn ideas into something real you can test and learn from.

 

Through workshops and guided sprints, I'll show you how to create early prototypes, understand your audience, and build with confidence. You don't need to know everything first - just where to start.

Book a free 20 min call

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Essential design skills to help you build the right thing

 

Each month, learn a different practical framework in 60 minutes. Leave with tools you can use immediately to validate direction and design with confidence.

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Bring your idea to life and find your audience in 6 weeks

A practical online course for mission-driven founders who want to get their idea live, learn from real users, and build with confidence from week one.

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What you will learn

 

  • Talk to your users and know exactly what to listen for
  • Turn what you hear into concepts you can test with real people
  • Get something live and in front of users from week one
  • Make decisions backed by real insight rather than assumption
  • Move forward with a clear framework and real confidence
  • See success with your product by meeting your target user needs

 

Register your interest for Go Live

I'm building this course now, and will be rolling it out soon so register your interest above to receive further news about it soon!

 

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Bring your idea to life with expert guidance

Foothills guides you to bring your concept into the world, find your audience and build from there.

You've been thinking about your idea for a while

Maybe you've done some research, made some plans, talked to friends about it. But it still feels overwhelming - like there's so much you need to figure out before you can actually start.

 

What if you could create something small this week, show it to real people, and learn what to build next?

Mobile phone example idea image

I can help you bring your idea to life today

I'm Rosie Lidington, and I've designed products and services for The Guardian, BBC, NHS, and other mission-driven organisations since 2008.

 

Now I work with founders like you - helping you turn ideas into something real you can test and learn from.

 

Through workshops and guided sprints, I'll show you how to create early prototypes, understand your audience, and build with confidence. You don't need to know everything first - just where to start.

Book a free 20 min call

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EXPERIENCE THAT SHAPES MY GUIDANCE

Ambassado Theatre Group Logo
The Guardian Logo
BBC Sounds Logo
NHS Digital Logo
Findmypast Logo
GOV.UK Logo
Foothills Masterclass Image

Join my free digital design masterclass

Essential digital design skills to help you build the right thing

 

Learn a different practical framework in 60 minutes. Leave with tools you can use immediately to validate direction and design with confidence.

Join a free masterclass

Link arrow

WATCH MORE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Bring your idea to life and find your audience in 6 weeks

A practical online course for mission-driven founders who want to get their idea live, learn from real users, and build with confidence from week one.

Go Live Course What Happens When You Design On Assumptions Course Example Image
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What you will learn

  • Talk to your users and know exactly what to listen for
  • Turn what you hear into concepts you can test with real people
  • Get something live and in front of users from week one
  • Make decisions backed by real insight rather than assumption
  • Move forward with a clear framework and real confidence
  • See success with your product by meeting your target user needs

Register your interest for Go Live

I'm building this course now, and will be rolling it out soon so register your interest above to receive further news about it soon!

Enter your email to register interest

I support design for positive impact

I work with organisations building things that matter - products and Courses designed for people, not profit or big tech. Our mission is rooted in observation, empathy, and a belief that good design can change things for the better.

Read about my mission

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Bring your idea to life with expert guidance

Foothills guides you to bring your concept into the world, find your audience and build from there.

You've been thinking about this for a while

Maybe you've done some research, made some plans, talked to friends about it. But it still feels overwhelming - like there's so much you need to figure out before you can actually start.

 

What if you could create something small this week, show it to real people, learn what to build next and grow something exciting from there?

Mobile phone example idea image

My guidance can help make it a reality

I'm Rosie Lidington, and I've designed products and services for The Guardian, BBC, NHS, and other mission-driven organisations since 2008.

 

Now I work with founders like you - helping you turn ideas into something real you can test and learn from.

 

Through workshops and guided sprints, I'll show you how to create early prototypes, understand your audience, and build with confidence. You don't need to know everything first - just where to start.

Book a free 20 min call

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EXPERIENCE THAT SHAPES MY GUIDANCE

Ambassado Theatre Group Logo
NHS Digital Logo
The Guardian Logo
BBC Sounds Logo
Findmypast Logo
GOV.UK Logo
Foothills Masterclass Image

Join my free digital design masterclass

Essential digital design skills to help you build the right thing

 

Learn a different practical framework in 60 minutes. Leave with tools you can use immediately to validate direction and design with confidence.

Join a free masterclass

Link arrow

WATCH MORE ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Go Live - Bring your idea to life and find your audience in 6 weeks

A practical online course for mission-driven founders who want to get their idea live, learn from real users, and build with confidence from week one.

 

 

 

What you will learn

  • Talk to your users and know exactly what to listen for
  • Turn what you hear into concepts you can test with real people
  • Get something live and in front of users from week one
  • Make decisions backed by real insight rather than assumption
  • Move forward with a clear framework and real confidence
  • See success with your product by meeting your target user needs

Register your interest for Go Live

I'm building this course now, and will be rolling it out soon so register your interest above to receive further news about it soon!

Enter your email to register interest

Go Live Course What Happens When You Design On Assumptions Course Example Image
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I support design for positive impact

I work with organisations building things that matter - products and Courses designed for people, not profit or big tech. Our mission is rooted in observation, empathy, and a belief that good design can change things for the better.

Read about my mission

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Sign up to my regular newsletter

Stay in the loop with practical guidance, resources and updates on new masterclasses and courses — straight to your inbox.

© 2026 Foothills Design. All rights reserved.