Lēoht is an open-source project formed of a sandcast pewter shade and a painted aluminium base. The shade is cast by the user themselves, who then refines it and arranges it to suit their needs. By taking part in the process directly, the user gains a clear and hands-on understanding of the choices, materials and effort that shape everyday objects.
Research MFG. was a research project I ran in my final year at Northumbria. It began with a question: what can traditional making teach us about modern practice? For the project, I interviewed and photographed makers at work, then created pieces inspired by our conversations. It went on to form the basis of Lēoht.
Cultivate is an in-home planter made from cork, terracotta, and recycled polypropylene. It teaches beginners how to grow their own produce and reduces the need for care by using terracotta's natural moisture-wicking properties. It connects local growers through an online forum to share tips and produce. The modular design promotes reuse and easier recycling, supporting local food growing and reducing the carbon footprint.
batch_fortyseven was the final year collective of 2026.
Going into the final year at Northumbria University, I worked with a small team to create an identity for our year group, something which has become a yearly tradition.
Collaborating closely with fellow students, we aimed to produce something bold and distinctive that would help set us apart from the competition. The visual direction took its cues from the file‑naming conventions embedded in our studio workflow and the technology that shaped how we made and shared our work.
Make + Mend was a collaborative brief between Northumbria University and English Heritage. Working with Anthony Forsyth, I ran hands-on material experiments and helped build the pieces for the final exhibition.
I then made my own piece, inspired by the forms and scents of the gardens at Belsay Hall: a diffuser combining a historic material, scagliola, with electronics and 3D printing.
Companion is a device to help ease anxiety around train journeys. Trains ask a lot of you: read the board, find the platform, know when to move, all at once and often in a hurry. That load falls heaviest on people with mental health conditions. The Companion is a small device that carries some of it for you, guiding you through the journey with the odd gentle nudge, the way a friend three seats over might.