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
Industrial Design & Innovation Team — Joseph Joseph
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026Graduate placement
One-month placement, offered after winning the Rising Star & Intelligent Design Awards at New Designers 2026, working to develop product designs for consumer products.
Freelance Tree Surgeon
Aug 2025 – Sep 2026Self-employed / subcontracting
Subcontracting to various individuals and companies since finishing the climbing arborist role.
Climbing Arborist (qualified)
Jun 2024 – Aug 2025Gap year, in place of an industry placement
Trained and qualified as a climbing arborist, completing all the necessary tickets to perform skilled working at height jobs.
Business StartupFounder
Director, NoiDeer
Dec 2025 – PresentLoughborough 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 (2022 – 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.
Explorer Leader — Malling Scouts
Aug 2022 – PresentDirectly working with young people weekly aged 14–18 to help them develop skills for life with relevant and engaging programme.
Scouts Cymru — National Event Lead
Sep 2026 – PresentLeading a national event team to deliver a 3 day event for over 500 adult volunteers, at the Royal Welsh Showground safely, securely and with great programme.
Student Ambassador — Loughborough University
Jan 2026 – Jul 2026Represented the Industrial Design course at open days.