Visual research has always been an important part of my design process. Many of my designs are directly influenced by nature’s library of visually interesting structures, shapes and forms. I use these organic influences to create what I call functional sculptures, pushing the work beyond its practical requirements, focussing more on its impact to the surrounding space.

Although function is an important design consideration and must not be forgotten, this often becomes a secondary focus, with more time devoted towards developing its visual qualities such as shape, form, materials and finish.

I feel a lights purpose should stem further than just a source of illumination and a piece of furniture should be more than just an object to sit or put a book on.

My designs enable people to obtain an individual and unique piece of contemporary design, which can be enjoyed for its appearance, as much, if not more than its everyday use.

I want to product objects that nurture conversation and hopefully raise public interest about the design world and the exciting innovative work being produced today.

My design process begins with an initial sketching session, recording of ideas, shape and forms influenced by my visual research.

Coming from a Designer-Maker background the main drive of inspiration arises from working direct with the materials. I experiment extensively, investigating their ability to be manipulated into the shapes and forms I wish to create. By adopting this ‘hands-on’ three dimensional approach I am able to see the design ‘in the flesh’ and at all angles allowing aspects of structure, proportion and material limitations to be considered early on in the design process.