Education and Qualifications
1986 - 91 Humberside University – OND (National Diploma) Spatial Design, 
                                                        HND (Higher NationalDiploma) Exhibition Design, 
                                                        BA    (Hons) Museum and Exhibition Design (2:1)
 
1993 - 95 DeMontfort University -   MA Interior Design (Commendation)
  
2000 - 01 Teesside University -       MSc Computer Aided Graphical and Technologies
                                                        Application (CAGTA) 

Relevant Work Experience
1990 - 95 Filmand TV Shepperton and Pinewood studios, - Assistant Art Director and concept artist / designer. Films includedBatman, Prince of Thieves, Judge Dredd, the Commitments, Hamlet. Commercialsincluded Nat west Bank, Weetabix, Chrysler.
  
1995 - 97 Met Studio, London -  Exhibition and Museum  Designer / Visualiser Teamplayer on various creative projects including refurbishment of QE2, Hong KongTelecom centre, Restless Earth Galleries (National History Museum), Hong Kong Health and Education Centre 


1997 -2004 -  Freelance project leader/concept / 3D designer – UK, Europe and Far East. Typical roles included:  freelance visualising / conceptualizing / designing of  branding centres, visitor attraction centres, commercial and shopping interiors, custom exhibition stands, graphic presentation design formats, product design, interactive design feasibility reports,  

2001 - 02 Lecturer (P/T) school of Architecture - Lincoln University. Educating in the use of various computer packages and the use of traditional visualising and rendering techniques in design development and essential research skills and presentation awareness 

2002 - 06 Lecturer (P/T) and researcher - University of Teesside. Research focused on semiotics of virtual environments (VEs) and narrative structures (passive andinteractive) and Perceptual Opportunities. Lectured / Tutored on MSc CAGTA(Computer Aided Graphical and Technologies Applications), BA(Hons) Game Design,Character design and  Multi MediaDesign courses. Member of SPIDERS (semiospherical Interactive DigitalEnvironmental Research Studio) Software utilised 3DS max, Photoshop,Illustrator, Premier, Soundforge, Dreamweaver, Flash, rtre, SPSS. Observer,  

2005 – 06 Lecturer – Interior and Environment design (BA(Hons) Spatial design andFoundation Degree) (P/T). Bishop Burton College of Higher Ed. Lecturer / tutoron  Project management and  professional practice, constructiondesign techniques, event management, research methodologies, interior design, exhibition and museum design, landscape andenvironmental design, presentation techniques, use of traditional markerrendering and computer rendering techniques and client presentation formats andAutoCAD 2007.  

2004 – 07 –Branding Centre and Visitor Attraction Centre Designer (freelancer) – MLCdesign, Paragon Creative 

2007- Present –WAK Studios, England – multi media designer, concept and architecturalvisualiser 

2007 – 2009 –York Saint John University, England. Module director BA (hons) Design Practise 

2009 – PresentUniversity of Sharjah, UAE – Assistant Professor / subject coordinator - InteriorArchitecture and Design – since joining UoS I have been centrally involved (incollaboration with other year course leaders) with the scrutiny and examination of the Interior design degree units within programme as a whole. This resulted in the submission of a substantial documentation (Programme Analysis Report) as a part of the process for seeking accreditation by CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation).Units taughtinclude:

client presentation strategies.
sketching, visualization techniques
3DS max, Photoshop, Illustrator, sketchup, adobe suite
fundamentals and advanced design development
fundamentals of lighting systems
advanced Lighting strategies and effects
texture and light
construction / design detailing
planning strategies
construction fundamentals
structures for Interior Architecture
research methods
non Structural systems
advanced spatial concepts
ergonomics and human behaviour
project management
detailed Planning Elements
understanding CAD drawings
advanced CAD and detailing
building regulations and codes
the fundamental principles and terminology of building construction and materials

This is not an exclusive list, other areas include animation techniques for architectural presentations.   

Research Interests   
The Semiotics of Perceptual Opportunities inherent within spatial and the built environment that affect and influence (1.)narrative structures of human centred navigational  gesthalts (2.) influence social and emotional behaviour within a broad spectrum of human inter-collaborative and personal realms.  Also, the collaboration of Augmented Reality within design development and diagnostic strategies and its potential to advance working methodologies within design practises.   
                                                                                                                                
Other Qualifications BSAC Advanced Instructor, PADI Open Water Instructor, RYA Power Boat instructor, Emergency First Aid Instructor, TEFL

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