About Me

For as long as I can remember I have been creative, always making or drawing something! At the age 13 I had a small greeting card and gift business selling my products at fetes, craft fairs and anywhere else I could get a stall!

Whilst at University I was employed as Night Manager of a successful snooker and pool hall in Croydon.  This not only assisted with my University fees, it also taught me a variety of valuable skills including Licensed Retail laws, customer service skills and basic food hygiene.  I currently hold a personal licence for licensed retail and was also nominated for employee of the quarter several times whilst employed there.

Whilst at University I was involved with a peer assisted learning program (PAL) spending time with first year students, initially helping them settle into university life and generally assisting with projects and guiding them in the right direction.

After leaving University I continued managing the pool hall whilst working on freelance projects for various businesses, musicians, DJs and bars. Included in my portfolio is a full page advertisement for Lovell Consulting a capital allowance specialist, which was placed in publications such as Estates Gazette and Taxation magazine. I created a brand ID for Milkymans (urban music artist) seen on Channel U and MTV Base along with other smaller brand identities and graphic work.

Since leaving University I have also founded ‘Scratch London’ a designer T-shirt company.  I have designed several t shirts which have been professionally printed and stocked in a couple of designer outlets retailing at £35 each.  I recently sold a majority stake of the company, keeping a minority share.  I am still designing for Scratch London.

As a semi-professional DJ I have linked my love of design with my enjoyment and passion for music.  One project I am currently involved with is organising monthly nights for HKC Vodka Bar in Portsmouth, designing flyers, posters and VIP vouchers, in addition to providing the music.  Inspiration for my work comes from music artwork along with graffiti and street art. Although I have never been a street artist myself I have always shown an interest in the culture and find it truly inspiring.

I am also influenced by Japanese graphics, particularly the branding of Maharishi (designer clothing brand) who pioneered the use of disruptive pattern material within fashion creating some amazing and often quite beautiful camouflage patterns.

I am a highly focused person who enjoys challenges and is always eager to learn new skills in and out the design industry.  I am a dedicated team player who has natural leadership qualities as well as being able to work independently.