Dan Davies
Furniture and Product Design BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
Specialisms: Furniture / Sustainable Design / Product Design
Location: London, United Kingdom
Dan Davies
First Name: Dan
Last Name: Davies
Specialisms: Furniture / Sustainable Design / Product Design
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My Location: London, United Kingdom
University / College: Nottingham Trent University
Course / Program Title: Furniture and Product Design BA (Hons)
About
I’m a process-led designer with a strong focus on materials and making, I take a hands-on approach, embedding circular principles throughout the design process. My work prioritises sustainability - using recycled materials, reducing waste, and keeping production low-impact, while maintaining a clean, minimal aesthetic. I design refined, functional pieces that enhance the spaces they occupy, aiming to create furniture and products that are as enduring as they are environmentally
responsible.
ReCast re imagines traditional casting by celebrating the raw, imperfect beauty of the sand-casting process. This collection - comprising a handle, knocker, doorstop, and hook - embraces the organic textures and quirks of sand-cast recycled aluminium by deliberately retaining sprues as a design feature. The result is a series of understated yet functional fittings that highlight the unique characteristics of the material while advocating for sustainable production.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
Hem is a lightweight bench and stool system made from 1.2mm mild steel. Each piece is flat-packable and constructed from five sub-assemblies joined using pop rivets, bolts and spot welds. The result is a design that balances durability with disassembly ease - ideal for adaptable public spaces.
Competitions