Authenticity in design

I have a real thing about authentic design - things that are made with a real sense of purpose - made with passion. It use to be that most things were made for a purpose and design followed function. Now the world is so crazy about the idea of things being designed that often the real purose of the thing is lost in loads of computer designed sophistication.

I have tried to remain true to my ideal that I make something that was both a delight to the eye and also made good sense as a working tool.

My dream is make a classic - something that looks good now when its box new and will look just as cool in 20 years time when it has been round the block many times.