I started my journey in commercial furniture design back in 1985 constantly looking to evolve the idea of cold office furniture into something more timeless yet contemporary. I studied the processes and habits of people, wanting to create spaces to allow individual and collaborative expression within a company structure, that would help to define their culture.In the early 2000s with the rise of the internet, I expanded on my design ethos. With the integration of commercial and domestic life, there was a need for furniture that transcends traditional definition to encourage emotion, passion, and creative thought. The home space is now more defined to integrate family, work, media, and entertainment. It was when wireless internet empowered people with the ability to operate from almost anywhere at any time, I was inspired to create and design a piece to give people the ability to live work and move with more flexibility.Whether it be leisure or business travel, meetings in a cafe, or working from the living room couch, there were no longer any boundaries. This is where the idea for Barmes was born.I believe in the power of design to make life better. I value freedom of movement, improvement through simplicity, and giving purpose to every part of my products.