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Where and what did you study and what year did you graduate?
Master Industrial Design, Domus Academy, Milan.
Bachelor Built Environment (Interior Design), Queensland University of Technology.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Tasmania.

Where did you head after graduating?
In 1988 I began the design practice ASG design in Hobart with two other graduate designers. Then in 1993, after returning from studying in Italy I established red DESIGN in Brisbane and had various lecturing gigs through to 1998. In 2000, I became the head of the furniture studio at the JamFactory in Adelaide and two years later I became a Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology’s School of Design.

What motivated you to start your own business?
A lack of inspirational design work opportunities in Australia.

How would you describe your business to someone who didn’t know you?
The business focuses on research into design materials applications, design related projects in the government and corporate sector and also the design of products for the bespoke, medium or mass market.

What are the most challenging parts of being a designer running a small business?
I think capital and exposure and quality workmanship.

What are the next steps for you?
I plan to move the business into profitability and sustainability.

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