Role
Chris is a Course Leader and Senior Lecturer. This entails running and managing the Furniture and Product Design module and product design courses. Chris also teaches on all levels of the programmes.
Career overview
- Managed a retail shop selling interior accessories, furniture and lighting
- Managed own design consultancy
- Design and produce kick scooters in Taiwan for resale globally.
Research areas
Chris is researching urban transportation methodologies and alternative personal transportation solutions.
External activity
Chris manages his own design businesses and develops projects and products for himself and a variety of clients.
Sponsors and collaborators
- Speedo
- Willis and Gambia
- Boots
- Paul Smith
- Crofts and Assinder
- Tiger Print
- Smiths of Derby
- Company of Furniture Makers
- Boss Design
- PDD
- RSA
- Lighting Association
- New Designers
- John Lewis
Press expertise
- Product design
- Furniture design
- Industrial design