I was asked to create a design based around the Banff National Park - I set to work researching areas, gathering reference images and together with members of the Buff and Rab team as art directors I began a series of sketches to drafts to put forward for discussion and critique.

“I’m a hiker and I like seeking new perspectives, so I started researching the trails in the area to find a vantage point for my visual piece. I found two trails leading up the north and south sides of the lake which from the top give a new perspective on the lake that is less documented. This suited the direction I wanted to take my illustration in.”

“Why was I drawn to Lake Louise? Other than the fact it is absolutely beautiful, my mum is called Louise.”

“My mum has been and still is a strong influence on my life. My childhood was spent exploring Scotland with my mum and dad and I believe these early memories and experiences set my life on a trajectory towards where I am today - still exploring and still humbled by the natural world. I feel very fortunate to have had opportunities to make connections with the outside from a young age and I must thank my parents for those opportunities.”