British
Canadian
Mauritian

Growing up in London during the 80s and 90s, I was hooked on Michael Jackson, Knight Rider, Airwolf and retro video games. Somewhere between all of that, skateboarding, music and art started taking up more and more of my time.

At nine, I moved to Mauritius. New cultures, new people, new sounds and flavours. It broadened my world and deepened my love of food, art, tattoos and music, from Nirvana and Metallica to Grandmaster Flash. High school was a melting pot of ideas, cultures and experiences that would shape my outlook for years to come.

Returning to the UK at 16, I attended the Yorkshire College of Art & Design in the seaside town of Scarborough, exploring everything from Fashion and Textiles to Fine Art, Photography and Graphic Design.

Later, at the University of Northampton, I began studying Fashion Design before switching to Graphic Communication. It was there that I developed a deeper interest in conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and digital experiences.

Alongside my studies, I worked part-time as a mental health care assistant, supporting people experiencing schizophrenia. The experience taught me a great deal about patience, empathy and human resilience, lessons that have stayed with me far beyond the design studio.

After graduating, I entered London's online advertising industry as a Flash Designer. A few agency years later, I took a detour to New Zealand for snowboarding, surfing and a change of perspective. For several months, I lived out of my car while freelancing in Auckland. Not the most conventional career move, but an important one.

Canada came next. I've now spent around 15 years here, including two life-changing years in the Canadian Arctic. Living and working in different parts of the world has shaped how I see people, work and what's possible. Those experiences have strengthened my resilience, independence and willingness to embrace change.

I've learned that progress isn't always a straight line. The experiences outside the design studio have influenced my thinking just as much as the projects inside it.