I’m Luke Dunsmore, a creator, problem-solver, and relentless tinkerer of ideas. My work spans across retail, technology, and digital content—often blending all three in unexpected ways.
As the founder of How About This? Group, I develop projects that range from steampunk-inspired collectables e-commerce to satirical theme park merchandise to open-source tech tools. If there’s an unconventional idea waiting to be explored, I’m usually the one seeing where it leads.
I have a background in e-commerce, digital assets, and community-driven projects, but I’m just as interested in the human side of business—what makes people curious, what makes them laugh, and what keeps them coming back for more. My goal is to create things that people enjoy, whether that’s a well-crafted product, a clever piece of software, or an experience that sticks with them.
This site is a home for the various things I build, write, and experiment with. If you’re interested in working together, have an idea to share, or just want to chat about something odd and interesting, I’d love to hear from you.
Creative problem solver, hardworking, and willing to try the unexpected. Lover of reasoned debate, able to inspire teams and able to listen, not just hear.
Deep technical expertise across a range of platforms as diverse as Wordpress, Shopify, Zoho One, ERPNext, iTrent, Zellis, Oracle HCM and Taleo.
Passionate graphic designer with expertise across a range of design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photopea, GIMP and Canva.
Vast e-commerce knowledge via Shopify, eBay and more, with experience across a wide range of niches, including Apparel, Arts & Crafts, Collectables, Homeware, Sports and Toys & Games.
Deep knowledge of AI prompt engineering, with a number of Custom GPTs under my belt as well as exposure to and refinement of Gemini Gems and Deepseek models.
Proficient coder, with vast experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript and Shopify's proprietary Liquid coding language.
Founder, How About This? Group
2024 - Present
Founder of How About This? Group, a creative business collective where every idea finds a home. From the Steampunk Paradise of Just a Shop, Sir, to the satirical wonderland of Parks Merch, and the open doors of Eyes Wide Tech, How About This? Group specialises in the weird and the wonderful.
Product Manager - Scripted - ITV Studios
2020 - 2024
Led the iterative development of an integrated scripting, scheduling and crew schedule solution for ITV Studios. Worked with diverse teams across productions such as Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Dancing on Ice and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
Founder, Much Gay
2017 - 2018
Founder of Much Gay, a bespoke apparel brand with the aim of supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Business acquired in 2018.
Solution Manager - HR Technology - J Sainsbury plc
2012 - 2020
Led the active development of technology initiatives across HR Technology, with a focus on HRM, Recruitment and Payroll.