[ mission statement ]
To design, make and distribute original, beautiful objects that echo the dramatic elements of nature whilst retaining a distinctly modern aesthetic with room for end-user input.
[ career highlights ]
- Latitude @ designEx April 06. Emerging designer showcase for Monument Magazine. [ element : low lounge ]
- Best Commercial New Release (runner - up) The Edge @ AIFF Feb 06. [ sweetness + light : dividing screen ]
- Youngblood Design Showcase @ Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Design 05
- Singapore Showcase for Tourism Australia, Creative Aussies Promotion.
- Summit Restaurant and Orbit Bar, Signature Light Sculpture project @ Australia Sq.
- “Box” Eco-concept Installation @ designEx 04. Invited exhibiting designer/maker.
- AMP Building, Light Sculpture Installation for Alternative Work Environment Project.
- Best Lighting Design Eco-Concept. Junk Love Competition @ Reverse Garbage.
- Sustainable Design Award from Reverse Garbage.
[ about ]
Born in Paddington (Sydney, Australia) in 1974, I grew up with the beach and have a
love of being surrounded by nature but the excitement of city living with all its man-made
environments equally fascinates me . Through my design, I try to reconcile these two conflicting
lifestyles and create an artificial / organic, engaging body of work with an aesthetic harmony between
the natural and man made worlds.
Operating from my Bondi Beach studio/office and self taught in design, I draw on my eclectic background
and put all my energies into my creations. Past professional lives range from graphic design, electronic
music, sculpting, film / TV camera and lighting work.
After working in so many “fake” interior environments from TV soap studio sets and psychedelic kids shows,
to in-your-face music TV programs, I became interested with the notion of being able to merge the fantasy with
reality. I like the idea of having control over your own space and being able to express yourself. I feel your
surroundings should be an extension of your identity.
My design work ranges from one-off, site specific commissions to the large run, production and distribution of modern,
versatile interior products for domestic or commercial environments. Working primarily from self-initiated briefs, I try
to create objects that draw out a positive emotional response from the user.
