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Innovation Strategy - Defining transformational solutions for emerging challenges

Working at the intersection of speculation, provocation, weaving between physical and digital to deliver tangible executions of future technologies. Projects include: - ‘Skinterface’ the concept, story, design and engineering of a haptic skin suit for Virtual Reality.- 'Annexe', an interactive experiential installation for the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum collaboration with Boiler Room for (June 2017) V&A Friday Late, exploring the theme of ‘What happens when the digital and physical collide?’- ‘Trace’, The future of storytelling – an AI (Artificial Intelligence) brainstorming tool delivering curatedcontent from augmented perspectives with traceable logic, interactive in XR (extended realities).

Visiting Lecturer of the Innovation Design Engineering double masters programme in conjunction with Imperial College London.

Application of innovation, futures, design and engineering across different areas of the business. Projects include Mr.Burberry - Creative Media Design, Store of the Future - Architecture and Project 2020 - Raw Material Engineering.

Delivered lectures and workshops on “Identifying Future Trends” and “Designing to Disrupt” to Engineering Product Design Final Year BA Hons students. Content included: Research Methods, Innovation & Design methods, Design Thinking and applications, Virtual Engineering, Visual Communication, Materials Technology and Manufacture Processes.

Designed, developed and delivered lectures for Future Fashion Theory, Branding, Marketing & Communication and Visual Merchandising courses.

Part of the creative team creating the visual style guide for CMS (Content Management System) for the the re-launch of the company website in 2011. Trend Forecasting in Sustainable Futures, Digital Worlds and Design Innovation reports as well as delivering Youth focused presentations at company trend days.

Lead unprecedented ‘Urban Youth’ directory under the YSS (Youth, Street, Sport) departmental umbrella. Leveraging previous KiD Ninkimono network of designers, musicians and creatives to unearthemerging trends within urban street culture - collaborating with satellite offices in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Created Creative Direction Files, Trend Analysis, Annual Global Analysis and Trade show reports. Co-contributor of WGSN Think Tank.

Developed Macro Trends, Global round-ups and Concept Generation for both mens and womenswear Footwear & Accessories directory, as well as Graphics and Denim directories.

Established fashion streetwear brand whilst completing BA Hons, developing a social media following and forming long standing relationships with musicians, DJ’s and influencers within the underground scene of Dance music culture. Created collaborative partnerships for club events including Cargo and Fabric (London) and Winter Music Festival (Miami).