In 2014 I coordinated the 10th edition of the Heal’s Discovers programme as Product & Design Manager and it was an initiative I was proud to be selected for myself in 2011. Working in partnership with four universities we selected five emerging designers to showcase their take on contemporary craftsmanship. The collection featured work by Philip Luscombe and Josh South Sam Lloyd Ester Comunello and Tom Parfitt spanning everything from sand cast stools to multifunctional furniture and interactive hands-on design. It was a privilege to support and mentor new talent through such a meaningful platform.
