About me
I am...
Design Consultant
Footwear Startup Advisor
Lecturer
Design consultant, startup advisor and lecturer. A seasoned shoe designer with extensive manufacturing experience and a commitment to eco-responsibility. I love helping start-ups, small businesses and graduates turn sketches, ideas and dreams into physical product.
What I'm working on
Design Consultant
Working with a variety of start-up shoe brands and established brands. Services include technical and aesthetic design and creative direction, sourcing and development. Design team management and mentoring.
Looking for
Freelance Design Projects
Established brands in transition
Online Training for Creatives in Business
Designing online courses and content for designers in business.
Professional Mentor
I volunteer at UAL on their professional mentor programme supporting a design graduate as they transition from education to employment. I also volunteer at The B!G Idea in Ireland as a mentor and volunteer fundraiser and at The Fashion Retail Academy supporting FE and HE students.
Looking for
Mentees
My top skills
Problem-solving
Creativity
Relationship building
Product development (physical)
Mentoring