"as someone with dyslexia, I've always felt I’ve seen the world a little differently from the rest of the world. I soon discovered that being different isn't a bad thing and it can actually be very empowering. realising my potential and starting my own business has allowed me to create my own creative career path."
Tom Raffield
Tom grew up surrounded by the extreme wilderness, tranquillity and natural beauty of Exmoor, England - an environment that stimulated his imagination, and inspired freedom to be adventurous in his designs.
Tom’s fascination with the traditional practice of steam bending began whilst studying at Falmouth College of Arts, where he discovered the traditional technique of using a chamber wouldn’t allow him to create the complex 3D bends he had envisaged. years of research and experimentation allowed him to develop a new steaming method to turn his design visions into reality.