Today I graduated...

On Thursday 8th February 2024, I received an Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Brighton in recognition of my services to interiors and wellbeing...

Below is the commencement address that I gave to the graduating students.

But before we get to that, I must reflect on the enormous honour of the occasion, the gravitas of which did not hit home until I was sat on the stage, splendid in my borrowed ceremonial robes, and being introduced. There’s something quite surreal about hearing aspects of your cv be…