David J Irwin

Dave is currently undertaking the designers in residence programme at Northumbria University and developing his own design brand, David J Irwin.

1 Describe yourself..?
I’d be inclined to say that I’m a hardworking and ambitious character
with a dislike for answering questions about myself!

2 What is Deadgood?
Freshly ground coffee.

3 Tell us 5 things you like...
My Festool drill, Joy Division, a sharp pencil, New York City and my mother’s homemade ratatouille chutney!

Dave's design focus is founded on how we use and interact with products on a day to day basis. The aim with all his work is to simplify our everyday lives, whether through solving a problem, enhancing function or merely by adding humour to a product.

He was the winner of the Peter Walker Award for Innovation in Furniture Design and 2008’s One Year on Award (which recognises the achievements of graduates in the difficult first year after leaving university), Irwin is both focused and commercially aware.

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