Domestika Diary: Jessica Dance

Miniature model maker Jessica Dance takes us through her daily routine and creative process in the Southdowns, UK

Jessica Dance (@jessica_dance) is an artist, designer, and coach who creates miniature models. Her unusual approach to design and making has led to collaborations with a host of global brands, including the BBC, Vogue, and Volkswagen, on jobs ranging from editorial design and animated adverts to interiors and installations.

In this Domestika Diary, Jessica shares the daily routine that has enabled her to stay healthy, creative, and successful:

No two days are the same in the studio, but they all start the same, with her dog Wallace’s morning walk and a gym session. Jessica finds that having a consistent exercise routine helps to keep her anxieties at bay when she is creating.

Then, it’s off to the studio, where Jessica’s tools line the walls on peg boards, another method she uses to help keep her mind clear (although once the creation process begins, things often get a bit disorganized).

She also uses her studio space for coaching sessions where she helps women overcome mental obstacles that are hindering the success of their businesses. Jessica started coaching after she herself received coaching, and now she balances her time between her creative work and helping empower others.

If you want to learn model making techniques to create a scale model of your own dream space from Jessica, keep an eye out for her upcoming online course.

See more from the Domestika Diary series here:

- Domestika Diary: Elaine Li
- Domestika Diary: Connie Lim
- Domestika Diary: Olga Prinku