My practice is materials based and led; interaction with materials produces a base of knowledge that informs the design. I strive to achieve a high standard in all I do; I appreciate truth to materials and there is nothing better than to create something by hand.

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My practice is materials based and led; interaction with materials produces a base of knowledge that informs the design. I strive to achieve a high standard in all I do; I appreciate truth to materials and there is nothing better than to create something by hand.

The design language I use is one of traditional processes and materials with contemporary application of technology (such as laser-cutting) in order to produce forms with an element of pattern decoration.

Education:
-BA Hons in 3D Design: New Practice
Loughborough University School of Art & Design 2007-2010

-BTEC Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies
Loughborough University School of Art & Design 2006 - 2007

A-Levels:
-Art (A) French (B) Psychology (C)
St Martins School & VI form, Brentwood, Essex 2004-2006

12 A-B GCSEs
St. Martins School & VI form, Brentwood, Essex 2004

Previous Employment and Experience:

Featured Designer in the Gallery of 'Glass from the Past', Barleylands, Essex, Sep 2009 onwards

Range of jewellery and glass bowls on sale in the gallery

Apprentice work with Caroline Weidman of Glass from the Past (hot, warm and cold glass studio) Barleylands Craft Village, Essex, Easter 2009

Involved in 2 live projects during the academic year 2008-2009

Smith of Derby brief was to design a Timepiece suitable for 5-7
hotels abroad, and The Hub National Centre for Craft & Design brief was to design an item or range for the giftshop (the outcome was the slipcast ceramic hands)

Music Workshop Leader, Brentwood Borough Council, Summer 2008 & Easter 2009

2 workshops for children aged 7-13yrs to develop themed and chinese inspired music respectively

-Multimedia Coordinator on the Action Committee (volunteering in the community)
Loughborough Students Union, 2008-2009

Responsible for designing all publicity for the organisation (leaflets, posters, invites, website)

-Graffiti Workshop Leader, Theatre Resource, 2004-2005

TR is a registered charity that helps disadvantaged young people in Essex and Hertsfordshire. Instructed and inspired the participants and helped them technically.

-Designed the publicity for Brentwood's 'Young Person of the Year' awards, 2003

Exhibitions:
-3D Design(ers) Degree Show,
Loughborough University, June 2010

-Glass bowls on show on the 'Glass from the Past' stand,
Essex Country Show, September 2009

-Ceramic Hands for the live Gift Shop project,
The Hub National Centre for Craft & Design, Sleaford, Lincolnshire August 2009

-Diploma in Foundation Studies Final Exhibition,
Loughborough University, June 2007