The D2M Team
Meet Our Wonderful Family…
D2M has a dynamic team of talented individuals including a number of product designers with experience across a wide range of industry sectors. We don’t have account managers so that you can talk directly to the designer who is developing your concept throughout the process.
Phil Staunton
Managing Director
Phil has over 10 years experience of supporting start-up businesses and SMEs develop and launch innovative, new products onto the market. Phil now specialises in strategic planning of product development to minimise risk and therefore maximise the chances of success. Phil graduated with a first from Loughborough University in Industrial Design and Technology focusing on mechanical design and integrated electronics before going on to work for a scubadiving company designing various diving products. At his previous company he managed a design team of twenty designers and engineers before founding D2M Innovation in 2010.
Marc Rambaud
Design Manager
After gaining a Masters in Industrial Design from Nante, Brittany, Marc spent 9 years working in Asia, investigating various aspects of new product development process as a Product Designer in the toy industry. A role as the Product Design Manager for a Design agency followed and then subsequently Marc became Director of a Masters programme at L’ecole l’design, in recognition of his obvious design talent and his ability to manage projects and people effectively. He recently joined the D2M team to help ensure that the design process is as effective as possible in helping concepts become successfully launched products. His little boy Auguste is his daily source of inspiration.
Helen Knowles
Design Manager
Helen has a unique talent for balancing the necessary systematic and task orientated side of project management with a high level of empathy and understanding of the needs of our clients and the consumer. Her management of projects is therefore considered and effective whilst always being approachable and understanding. She has particular experience in the Nursery sector and a strong knowledge of both textile product development and sourcing manufacturers. Her desire for our clients to succeed and commitment to our brand values make her an asset to the D2M team.
Pippa Lindsay
Commercial Manager
Pippa graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in physics with philosophy, and spent a year working as a trainee patent attorney before joining D2M in 2014. As Commercial Manager, Pippa handles crucial elements of the business including proposals, contracts and invoicing as well as invaluable work producing internal KPI reports. As part of the management team, she uses her analytical skills and commercial approach to develop and improve our services and processes.
Alex Webb-Peploe
Senior Graphic Designer
Alex graduated with a first class honours degree in Graphic Design and Illustration: he has 20+ years of industry experience working for household names including the Disney Channel, The Army and xxx. He has worked across a number of disciplines including graphic design, illustration, branding, packaging, web and UX design and storyboarding.Alex loves the challenge of creating unique and meaningful brands for a diverse range of products within different market sectors.
Tom Davidson
Senior Product Designer
Tom is a product designer with 8 years’ industry experience and a flair for creating brilliant technical solutions. Tom graduated with a 1st Class Honours in Product Design from Bournemouth University, and was one of only three winners nationwide of an award for design excellence from the Institute of Engineering Designers. Since working for D2M Tom has gained further experience in motorised golf trollies, pushchairs and outdoor equipment.
Juliana Lamb
Production Manager
Since graduating with a degree in Fashion Design with Technology from Manchester Metropolitan University, Juliana has worked directly with UK and International manufacturers for over 15 years. She has managed pricing, sampling and production for an array of different product types and managed the import process of these products, not only to the UK but globally.
Before working for D2M, in 2007 Juliana launched own company and designed, sourced a suitable manufacturer and imported her own brand of organic babywear which was sold through a well-known online retailer and throughout the UK and into Europe. In 2014, one of Juliana’s giftware products was selected by Vogue magazine to be worn for a fashion shoot with Victoria Beckham.
Hellen Rayner
Textile Designer
Helen brings 30 years of design experience to the textiles team. She has spent the majority of her career working in graphics and illustration, and as the creative director of a design studio.
For as long as she can remember, she had been making things out of fabric. From re-upholstering sofa’s, to curtains, clothes and soft furnishings. Her eye for design and her technical ability makes her a real asset to the textiles department.
Richard Chapman
Product Designer
Richard graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2013 with first class honours in Product Design. He was shortlisted for the Design Council’s Future Pioneer Award at the annual New Designers show in London. Before joining D2M, Richard undertook two work placements in UK design consultancies and also spent six months studying in Barcelona.
Brodie Willis
Product Designer
Brodie is an award winning product designer with experience in both hard goods and textile product development. Having graduated in Industrial Design from Loughborough University, Brodie’s innovative bicycle panier project was selected to exhibit at the Internationally recognised New Designers Exhibition in London. Since then he has designed for a variety of sectors including: nursery, sport and leisure, lighting and the construction industry.
Rupert Warries
Product Designer
In 2013 Rupert graduated top of his year with a first class degree in Industrial Design at Loughborough University, after achieving the Outstanding Student award. During this time, he spent a year on industrial experience working in a leading Bristol design agency on innovation projects for a number of multi-national corporate clients and smaller business clients across a wide range of product sectors.
Rob Cave
Product Designer
Rob studied Industrial Design and Technology at Brunel University, London and graduated with a 2:1 having developed an innovative set of headphone that conducts sound through the bones in the ear. Since joining D2M in 2015, he has had the opportunity to develop his design skills in both hard goods and textiles. Rob has worked on a number of award-winning textile products in the nursery sector, and gained experience in selecting textile materials suitable for both product requirements, and capabilities of the manufacturer.
Bill Westwood
Finance
Bill is a former Finance Director and General Manager who spent the last 20 years of his career in international roles in the Global Packaging industry. His broad experience in supporting different sized organisations and wise, considered approach to managing the business, including but beyond just the financial side of the company, makes him an invaluable asset to D2M.
Morna Cameron-Swan
Office Manager
Morna has been working for D2M for just over five years. As office manager she handles a wide variety of tasks to ensure that the business functions effectively. She particularly loves being part of a team who are passionate about working alongside our clients to bring their ideas to fruition. She is very good at building relationships with clients and finds it very rewarding to see their genuine pleasure when the product ideas are available for the public to buy.
Meryl Wade
Administrator
Meryl has been a dedicated and valued member of the D2M team for several years and has a key role within the administrative department. She is often the first port of call for both new and existing clients. She is always friendly, helpful and professional; she ensures our clients feel confident working with D2M to develop their projects. Meryl has two daughters and loves keeping fit at the gym.
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Where Are We?
CHELTENHAM STUDIO
Unit 7, Manchester Park, Tewkesbury Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9EJ
LONDON MEETING ROOM
The Office Paddington, 19 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, LONDON, W2 6LG