I studied Graphic Design at the University of Brighton from 2000–2003. After leaving, I mixed work placements with scrounging around for money and answering to the job centre.
But 12 months in New Zealand and Australia sorted me out. It was soon after I got back that I got a job at the design studio 3 fish in a tree, moved to London, and responded to an open competition hosted by The Royal Mint. My design was selected as the option of choice to appear on the reverses of new coinage (1p–£1), the launch of which took place in April 2008.
Since the launch, I've been asked to contribute thoughts to interviews and words to talks, getting involved in all kinds of enjoyable things and meeting some truly inspiring people.