Founder Essentials
The software, systems, tools, books, and everyday business essentials we genuinely use behind the scenes at High Flying Design - alongside trusted brands we work with and recommend.
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Everyday Tools We Swear By
The Six-Minute Diary - Complete x2/Daily (AM + PM) // A five-minute grounding ritual that reframes your day and rewires your perspective.
The 2025 15" MacBook Air in Midnight Blue // Lightweight, powerful, quietly iconic - the founder’s workhorse that makes every task feel effortless.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones (2nd Gen) // Because deep work deserves deep quiet. Perfect for editing, writing or zoning out mid-flight.
Daily Productivity Planner (Undated) // Designed to help you plan with intention - not overwhelm.
Our digital essentialAn all-in-one Notion Business Planner
A complete business operating system and strategy hub for founders who want to stay organised, strategic and unstoppable.
The Books We Keep Coming Back To
Thinking Bigger by Sarah Dusek // A practical guide for women entrepreneurs on crafting powerful pitch decks, unlocking financing, and scaling big-vision businesses with confidence and strategy.
Flourish by Antonia Case // A philosophical memoir of travel and introspection where the author seeks to understand what makes life meaningful and how ordinary people can truly flourish.
The Ritual Effect by Michael Noton // A science-informed exploration of how intentional rituals - distinct from habits - can add meaning, deepen connection, and enrich everyday life.
Junior: Writing Your Way Ahead in Advertising by Thomas Kemeny // There are a lot of great advertising books, but none that get down in the dirt with you quite like this one.
Brands We Work With & Recommend
