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“I design the results you wish to achieve, and I collaborate with clients who have the vision to succeed” (@_Grant)

Hello, dear Readers,

“I am thrilled to share with you a glimpse of my design journey over 20 years. My passion for design has led me to create captivating spaces, products, and experiences for a diverse range of clients.

Whether you’re seeking a fresh perspective for your project or are on the lookout for a dedicated collaborator, I’m here to bring your ideas to life.”

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Some of my Design Case Studies – and the stories behind them:

For a new HQ, I was commissioned to design the reception area in full which included furniture, clock, signage and product display. — **Reception Area Transformation:** For a new headquarters, I was commissioned to design the entire reception area, from furniture to signage, turning it into a welcoming and functional space.

Nurturing Young Minds: I had the privilege of designing early reader English language storybooks for children, resulting in a series of 15 published books, with 10 still in print, under the imprint “littlepeoplebooks.”

Empowering the Visually Impaired: My collaboration with Acuity Design resulted in a raised braille lettering system to help blind parents teach their sighted children to read. This project truly touched my heart.

Two of my shopfront designs here. One for an Italian Pizza Take away, the other for a Chinese Herbalist which led to a contact with a fellow artist so we got together and designed his web site and photographed his first product range. — **Creating Memorable Shopfronts:** Two of my shopfront designs, one for an Italian Pizza Takeaway and another for a Chinese Herbalist, highlight my versatility in design. The latter led to a successful collaboration on web design and product photography.

Dinosaur characters and one soft toy:

Dinolad (soft toy) — **Dinolad: A Jurassic Adventure:** A call from New Zealand author Rose Carr led to the creation of a group of dinosaur characters and a soft toy, Dinolad.

From Fan Mail to Restaurants: The TV Chef, Rustie, sought my design expertise for a fan club membership system, leading to the success of her second restaurant and interior visuals for another location.

Art Meets Fundraising: I had the opportunity to design a fundraising art exhibition at Birmingham Botanical Garden, which not only showcased art but also contributed to a great cause.

Door Designed for a garden office — Door design for a garden office

Sustainable Energy Innovation: My involvement in designing promotional materials for a “Low Flow High Volume” tidal turbine invention has played a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

design000003 — Prototype signage for Chinese Acupuncturist (relocated to http://www.peakhousepractice.com )

Design000122 — Label Design for range of culinary preserves

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Book Spread Design: After attending a course on snail farming and escargot cuisine, a farmer asked us to research and design a snail farm to include external enclosures. SnailsRus

design000144 — UK South Coast Snail Farm Design within existing polytunnel

Aquacultural Expertise: With a background in aquacultural system design, I advised on the design of a new fish farm after gravel extraction works.

From Internet Café to Holiday Camp: My design skills have been put to the test in various projects, from Café Surf, Birmingham’s first internet café, to a Butlin’s Holiday Camp’s entertainment complex ( interior and exteriors )

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Architectural Brilliance: I designed the architectural presentation scheme for a new Bar, Restaurant, and Golf Club House, showcasing my flair for creating unique spaces. More: Golf Club House.

Collaborative Success: Collaborating with fellow designer Martin Hulse, we designed a shop conversion and display system for a trade and retail outlet in the Czech Republic.

Innovative Car Showroom: I transformed disparate building photographs into a new design for a major car showroom, demonstrating my creative problem-solving abilities. More: major car showroom.