15/12/2025
Meet the team! 👋
We’re excited to introduce James, a Part II RIBA-qualified architect bringing over 25 years of experience to the Formadesign team.
We asked James to share more about his journey and the way he approaches design...
About me:
💼 My career has taken me through a wide range of sectors including public art installations, stadiums, commercial offices and workplace interiors.
Alongside practice, I’ve also taught at the University of Gloucestershire, which has helped me stay connected to emerging technologies while mentoring the next generation of designers.
My favourite part of my role:
📝 Forma allows me to explore design at both a macro and micro scale: understanding client needs, shaping exciting and functional concepts, and ensuring the smallest details are considered in their delivery.
What motivates me:
🤝 I’m inspired by collaborative working. At Forma, everyone contributes to a project from start to finish, and it’s incredibly refreshing to work in an environment where colleagues openly share knowledge, insights and ideas.
Outside of work:
🎬 I have a real appreciation for the arts, especially film and music, and I enjoy spending time outdoors. You’ll often find me fishing with my family, usually followed by a Sunday roast.
The spaces I love to create:
✍️ My passion lies in bringing designs to life. I specialise in transforming architectural ideas into vivid, immersive visual experiences that communicate the true essence of a space.
My aim is always to create visuals that not only showcase a design, but inspire, engage and connect people to the spaces they imagine.