I'm captivated by how environments shape human behaviour, drawn to the subtle cues influencing our actions. Melissa Bateson's study, where participants paid more in a coffee room with eye images, resonates deeply with me. In my dissertation, "The Panoptic Paradox: Unravelling power, surveillance, and social dynamics in the modern workplace" I delve into the power dynamics between our spaces and the way we act.

For me, design isn't just about aesthetics; it's about crafting spaces that embrace humanity, celebrating imperfections as part of a space's personality. Every environment we enter tells a story and it is our job, as designers to amplify that.

Drawing from my background working on movie sets as an extra, I focus on storytelling through environments as  I have grown up being able to experience these places that are a step outside of reality immersing you into an environment and feeling. I prioritise evoking specific feelings through lighting and materials, adapting designs to reflect clients' personalities. Sustainability is integral to my approach, striving to use second-hand or repurposed materials to minimise environmental impact and coming up with ways I can use the materials around the site to create sustainable solutions. For example, in my major project in Chatham Dockyards creating a Bathhouse I am using the river water and cleaning the algae from it to turn into a biofuel and use to heat the clean water within the thermal baths. 

Design, to me, is a love letter to the art of human connection—a canvas where thoughtful strokes create moments for people to enjoy together whether that’s through movies or first hand environments. In the future, I aspire to explore set design further, unraveling the allure of these immersive environments.