Rivr is a furniture design and innovation company offering relevant concepts for the future.By blending furniture, sustainability and culture, we believe great design is for everyone. Rivr wants its designs to have a positive impact on their users and our planet. I help our clients to create an innovative brand through smart product design in many sectors such as Office, Retail Environments, Public Spaces, Education, Bars/Restaurants and Domestic.With over 20 years’ experience in both design and manufacturing, I am an accomplished furniture designer with the ability to create innovative pieces for client collections.At the heart of everything I design, I strive to create innovative beautifully tailored upholstery with built in longevity, comfort and sustainability.

At Mooi Bespoke we have an established reputation working with joinery companies to ensure that bespoke upholstered furniture elements meets the design intent of the interior designer.We supply and manufacture free standing banquettes, benches and wall panels to yours or your clients drawings/specifications.The Mooi Bespoke team have a passion for pushing boundaries, problem solving and are renowned for our strong attention to detail. Our in depth knowledge of materials also ensure that we deliver sustainable pieces to the highest standard possible.

As Design Director, I assisted with the day to day running of the business.Primarily responsible for the design and project management of bespoke upholstered seating. Working directly with Architects and Designers as well as joinery companies to ensure that the initial furniture design is taken from concept right through to completion to the very highest standard.Using the latest Cad software to produce construction drawings with full specification of the internal frameworks and materials for manufacture.Overseeing production and scheduling work throughout the workshops.Estimating and developing new sales and clients.

As Design Manager, I oversaw the flow of project work throughout the department both new collection design and bespoke projects.I fully project managed bespoke commissions whilst working alongside the client/architect & designer to ensure that the seating produced was exactly as required.I have extensive manufacturing knowledge and therefore undertook the drawing, specification and ordering of all necessary materials.Produced new designs for Davison Highley's standard collection including full development of them for manufacture.I produced tender pricing and manage my own portfolio of clients.Projects include Annables Nighclub refurbishment, Schroders, Credit Suisse, Bloomberg, Red Graham Norton Sofa.

Responsible for layout design and furniture specification for commercial fit out projects.Skills and role included - Spaceplanning, 3D computerised visuals and walkthroughs, client liaison, putting together tenders and design proposals through visuals and mood boards. Ordering furniture products and arranging on site installation with delivery teams.

Previously known as the Tussauds Group, I initially joined on a 1 year work placement and returned a year later on a freelance basis.Assisting the design manager with designs and concepts for new theme park rides and attractions at Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Warwick Castle, Madame Tussauds.Projects included producing design and themes for rides such as Nemesis and Oblivion at Alton Towers, Guest bedrooms at Alton Towers, Food and ride Kiosks at Chessington, Ice Cream Shop at Warwick Castle, Mcdonalds Restaurant at Alton Towers.