Positive Earth Intake simon@positivearth.nz

Start here

Start the right brief.

Choose the realm closest to the work. The aim is simple: send enough context for Simon to route it properly, ask the right first questions, and avoid wasting momentum.

01 - Growth Hub

Map the commercial opportunity.

Use this for business development, offer clarity, tender pressure, commercial review, AI workflow fit, or retained support.

Commercial decision brief

Start with the opportunity, the pressure, and the decision.

  • Situation Opportunity, tender, workflow, offer, or pressure point.
  • Evidence Scope, RFQ, quote, spreadsheet, screenshots, tender pack, or notes.
  • Decision Deadline, approval path, client pressure, and what needs to happen next.
Start Growth Hub brief

02 - Bespoke Lighting

Shape a lighting brief.

Use this for a one-off piece, room feature, commercial fit-out moment, hospitality lighting, or an object with a specific mood and setting.

Creative object brief

Start with the space, the mood, and the object.

  • Space Room photos, dimensions, ceiling height, and where the piece will sit.
  • Mood References, material direction, finish, warmth, brightness, and dimming notes.
  • Reality Timing, install constraints, access, power, and whether it is one piece or a run.
Start lighting brief

03 - Systems Projects

Bring a system problem.

Use this when the same operational problem keeps repeating and needs a practical tool, dashboard, calculator, register, or workflow.

Workflow tool brief

Start with the repeated pain, then define the useful tool.

  • Problem What keeps being rebuilt, chased, copied, forgotten, or misunderstood.
  • Current workaround Spreadsheet, form, folder, dashboard, app, or manual process.
  • Useful output Inputs, approvals, reminders, handover items, and the next obvious action.
Start systems brief

04 - Drafting & Design

Send a design brief.

Use this for industrial drafting, filtration, conveyance, plant tooling, layout design, fabrication-aware documentation, or site-first technical problem solving.

Site-aware design brief

Start with the site, the constraint, and the required output.

  • Asset Site, plant item, operating environment, and practical problem.
  • Constraints Photos, measurements, sketches, drawings, access, cleaning, safety, and maintenance needs.
  • Output Concept sketch, CAD model, layout, fabrication pack, review, or build support.
Start design brief

Not sure which realm it belongs in?

Send the plain-language version. What is happening, what you want to be different, and what would make the next step easier?