I'm really interested in materials and how they work - I'm probably a frustrated engineer at heart! I try to use materials in combination wherever possible, so I'll choose solid walnut wood for it's grain texture alongside smooth acrylic and hand-painted details. I hand draw all of my designs before cutting them on a laser cutter. I take quality and testing seriously, making sure that my construction works in practice as well as on the page. The materials I use - wood, acrylic, brass, paint - are not generally considered 'fine' in the way that precious metals are, however their properties enable me to experiment with form, texture and colour in a way that wouldn't be possible with traditional materials.