Sam is a qualified Industrial Designer and Shipwright from Western Australia. His background includes studies in Boat Building and Business Commerce in Western Australia, further honed by his pursuit of Industrial Design at UNSW in Sydney.

With 15 years of experience as a Shipwright, including recent work on super yachts across Sydney, Queensland, and Western Australia, Sam has a broad understanding of construction materials and methods. As an industrial designer, he specializes in sculptural furniture that blurs the line between conventional and unconventional materials.

Sam's recent focus has shifted towards sustainable design, a change from his prior work with toxic materials in the Marine Industry. This is evident in some of his latest works, utalising abundant renewable resources such as sea water and beach sand to construct furniture.

Currently residing in the Netherlands, Sam works under dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooij at Kooij. Employed as a Desiner/Maker Sam assists in the development of inovative manufacturing methods and sustainable design.