I started life as a designer working largely for the heritage sector, with clients such as The National Trust, Historic Royal Palaces and The Landmark Trust, producing everything from leaflets and guidebooks to exhibitions and catalogues, but over time gravitated more and more into publishing. That early period, through people I worked with and the processes involved, gave me a huge insight into editorial design for print and how as the designer it’s not just about the final product – it’s all about having an eye for detail and doing the groundwork.

Alongside design, other key skill areas include project management, editorial proficiency and a fairly extensive knowledge of repro, print and colour production work.