1UPDesign is a application design and development agency. We specialise in creating useful and beautifully designed applications for the web. We have built very successful data mining, cleansing and reformatting tools which are used by a range of clients. We also have a varied portfolio of design for print and the web. Our clients range from small startups to Local Authorities. We also love to work with the Third Sector.We have recently completed a successful collaboration funded by the NESTA Digital R&D Fund for the arts which tested a response to the problem of unsold seats in performances venues across Birmingham by providing a mobile app which rewards users for having new experiences.

Pollen invites you to explore some of the best local concerts, theatres and venues in your area. Download the app and get access to special offers and guest-list places for some of the hottest tickets in town.In exchange for your feedback and recommendations, we'll reward you with more tickets!Download the app for Android and iPhone now

Chair of the Trustees for the Our Community Charitable Trust which exists to promote education, employment and sports and recreation in the Birmingham area.

- Data and Technology Project Management - Specification Design and Development on an eGov nominated web project - Data Analysis, Data Cleansing and Reporting - Strategic Development on a project level with central government (Department for Education). (ISPP / Parent Know How Directory) - Managing interagency relationships between Local Authority, the Voluntary and Community sector and private sector suppliers - Team leader, overseeing a 4-6 strong team of dedicated data managers