Recently graduated from Nottingham Trent University having specialised in ceramics on the Ba(Hons) Decorative Arts course.

Strong interest in Graphic Design, both traditional and contemporary methods (but mainly the kind where you get your hands involved in the nitty gritty and down right dirty parts).

Advanced working knowledge of Mac systems and creative software including Illustrator, Photshop and Indesign.

Enjoy documentary photography and travelling. Both are combined in my fjuifilm instax blog here

Interested and available for work placements, job opportunites, gallery interests, creative events, collaborations and commissions.

I like to be kept busy and numerous fingers in lots of pies so if you have any creative need big or small please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Please don't forget to take a look at my personal tumblr here to keep upto date with all the latest news and goings on.

Education

BA(Hons) Decorative Arts 2.1
Nottingham Trent University 2008/2011

This three year course allowed me to gain extensive knowledge of a substantial variety of materials and methods of hand production techniques including wood working, laser cutting, ceramic glaze technology,

Erasmus Exchange Programme Glass Design
University of Kalmar, Autumn/Winter 2009

BA(Hons) Graphic and Multimedia Design
University of Sunderland 2007/2008

BTEC Design Double Distinction/ Merit Award
New College Nottingham 2007

Experience

Summer Lodge at NTU July 2010
Assistant to Danica Maier, writing text of offensive slang in the patterns of floral wallpaper, which were to be mounted onto aluminium sheets and displayed in the Bonington Gallery.

I Dress Myself - Eco friendly Screen Printers June 2010
Chance to experience first hand how an independent small business can run from producing quotes to completing orders. Assisted with the process from setting screens and packing orders.

Stuart Akroyd Glass Assistant Glass Blower June 2009
Assisting the master glass blower in a hot glass workshop on commission and exhibition installations.
Have freelanced worked for the company since the placement.

Rebel Soul Collective Band photographer
Freelance - photographs sent off to record labels for their promotional packs

Exhibitions

New Designers 2011
A showcase of my work which attracted a number of galleries interest throughout the country and private sales of the work.

Nottingham Trent Degree Show 2011
2 week long exhibition of all final year Decorative Arts graduate work, including private view and industry preview nights

Closely Held Secrets Oct - Nov 2010
Boninngton Gallery, NTU - Assisted work by Danica Maier

Beauty and the Beast - Life is a Feast! Dec 09
SYDOSTEN 2009 Design and Konsthantverk - Sweden
Design Arkivet, Pukeberg, Sweden

Pukeberg Studenter Glasdesign Dec 2009
Glass Design Semester Exhibition - Curated and exhibited own work
Kalmar Castle, Kalmar, Sweden

Ex4 GlasDesign Utställning Oct 2009
Glass Design Exhibition - Curated and exhibited own work
Design Arkivet, Pukeberg, Sweden