'Being a Graduate of Furniture Design and Manufacture From GMIT Letterfrack I have been guided along a path of finding who I am as a designer. Though I cannot say that I have achieved that completely, I have found my philosophy that I design by. I believe that as a designer you must be able to connect with the piece you are designing on a more intimate level than just your profession. Allowing past and present experiences in your life influence your design makes it more personal. It's this personal connection that brings out the best work, the best creativity and the best results. This connection results in the designer caring about the piece, loving the piece and wanting it to succeed as it represents more than the work of the designer, it represents who the designer is, his or her life and their passions and experiences.