About Kerstin
I am a…
Journalist, Writer/Editor
Bio
A design and travel journalist, editor and published author.
Director of Astrid Media, an independent creative agency that publishes cult magazine, Design Anthology UK, together with my business partner Elizabeth Choppin. We have a passion for storytelling with depth and an eye for design, reflected in our high editorial production values.
I'm passionate about
The transformative power of travel, the interconnectedness of our human experience, the link between wellbeing and design,
An idea worth spreading
Neuroaesthetics – why well-designed interiors aren't just a pretty luxury but an essential part of our wellbeing. How our homes can help heal us, when we develop an awareness for our personal, physiological response to materials, light and design.
The TED story
I coached two speakers for TEDx Ladbroke Grove in 2020, and joined the TEDx Richmond team in 2025, by coaching and helping a speaker with their talk, developing and editing their script and supporting their journey onto the TEDx stage. Dreaming of giving my own talk next.