About Moon Phase Studios
Hayley Jones
Moon Phase Studios is a company founded by artist and designer Hayley Jones. A loyal lover of nature and a frequent moon gazer, Hayley setup MPS in 2020.
The events of that year (remember it?) meant Hayley’s main family business shut down completely. Hayley and her husband Matt, had started a Giant Tipi hire firm the year previously and 2020 was supposed to be the year their events business took off.
With covid restrictions in place, no income, (some significant debt) and a 2 year old and baby in tow - the outlook was pretty bleak. So Hayley did what she often does in a crisis and took solace in nature. Soothed by the beauty of the natural world and the universe beyond, Hayley was inspired to launch her 2021 Moon Calendar.
As a hobbyist watercolour painter, she’d created her signature Moon Calendars in previous years and sold a modest amount via her Etsy page. But she wasn’t after a bit of pocket money this time, she needed some significant sales and fast.
Pushing imposter syndrome to one side, a quiet voice within her told her to trust this new path and print 2,500 calendars rather than the usual 500. Praying to the moon, manifesting a positive outcome (and a fair amount of hard work!) - the mission was thankfully a success.
Fast forward to today and Moon Phase Studios is now the main family business with Hayley’s husband Matt a director of the company. Currently a cosy team of six people, MPS is proud to be setting down roots in Cornwall and every member of staff is paid above the real living wage. Inspiration from the natural surroundings plays a huge part of product design from concept to creation. As such, Moon Phase Studios are actively reducing plastic consumption wherever possible in every aspect of the business.
