Profile
I'm a First Class Industrial Design graduate from Loughborough University, bringing together two distinct strengths: rigorous technical design skill — CAD, prototyping, material understanding — and a year and a half as a qualified, NPTC-certified climbing arborist, making precise, safety-critical calls in demanding outdoor conditions. It's that combination that won me Joseph Joseph's Rising Star / Intelligent Design Award at New Designers.
Work Experience
Graduate Placement — Joseph Joseph
Starts Sep 2026Upcoming
Offered after winning the Rising Star Award / Joseph Joseph Intelligent Design Award, New Designers 2026.
Freelance Tree Surgeon
Aug 2025 – Sep 2026Self-employed / subcontracting
Subcontracting to various individuals and companies since finishing the climbing arborist role, bridging to the Joseph Joseph placement start.
Climbing Arborist (qualified)
Jun 2024 – Aug 2025Gap year, in place of an industry placement
Trained and qualified as a climbing arborist. NPTC certified: CS30 (Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-Cutting), CS31 (Fell & Process Trees up to 380mm), CS38 (Climb a Tree & Perform Aerial Rescue), CS39 (Use a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness — aerial tree work).
Business StartupFounder
Director, NoiDeer
Ongoing — start date TBCLoughborough University startup
An award-winning, pre-revenue startup supported by Loughborough University Enterprise Network. A roadside animal detection system to prevent deer-vehicle collisions on country lanes.
Education
Loughborough University
BA Industrial Design — First Class Honours (2026)
Sutton Valence School
A-Levels & EPQ
Geography (A*), Design Technology (A*), Biology (A). EPQ: Carbon Neutrality (A). 10 GCSEs incl. Maths, English, Triple Science, Geography, French.
Volunteering
County Youth Lead — Kent Scouts
Jan 2026 – PresentSupporting 22+ District Youth Leads across Kent in their weekly work with young people.
District Youth Lead — Malling, Scouts
Aug 2022 – PresentDirectly working with young people aged 4–25, to ensure their views are represented at senior leadership and governance level.
Event & Explorer Support — Scouts
Aug 2022 – PresentSupported major events, including Scout Cymru in Wales, and weekly Explorer sessions across Kent.
Student Ambassador — Loughborough University
Jan 2026 – Jul 2026Represented the Industrial Design course at open days.