I try to start every project the same way.

How are you?

Not just to the people using a place, but to the place itself.

Before I begin designing, I try to understand what is already there. What gives this place its character? What challenges does it face? What does it need?

Every project starts by listening to the people, the place, the materials and the wider environment before deciding what should be added. Whether the outcome is a piece of furniture, an architectural proposal or a public intervention, my aim is always the same: to leave a place a little better than I found it.

I believe some of the best design solutions come from approaching problems with curiosity and a sense of play. Play invites people in. It sparks curiosity, encourages exploration and helps people connect more deeply with places and with each other. That's why the projects I'm most drawn to are practical and playful at once.

I learn by making as much as drawing. Building prototypes, working with materials and testing ideas keeps my work grounded, making attaches me to the reality of things.