Mat Roy Ford - Australia

This all really started as a portfolio page and over time it’s evolved into a repository of stuff I’ve created or been a part of. I think it’s also important to note, that I stand on the shoulders of generations past.

I've had various roles in design from staging and set design to commercial and residential renovations incorporating project management.

I've always loved the creative design process and how it can change a space that allows for enriched experiences.

I've recently completed an architecture degree to better facilitate my designs.

I have a soft spot for lighting fixtures and tend to flood spaces with both natural and artificial light whenever I can.

I'm interested in:

• Sketching

• Painting

• Carbon negative/neutral solutions

• Indigenous design

• Biomimetic design

• New tech and materials

• Nightingale housing

• 3D printing

• BIM/Virtual reality aided design

• Sketching

• Painting

• Yoga

• Dance

• Plants

• Dogs

• List making

• Red wine

• The general vibe of things

I'd describe myself as:

• Calm

• Friendly

• Imaginative

• Thoughtful

• Tech orientated

• Weaver

• Self Aware

• Grateful

• Loved

• Can cook

Family and friends describe me as:

• Organised

• Approachable

• ‘Monica’ from friends

• Innovative

• Glue

• Stylish

• Kind

• Flamingo

• Can Dance, Can Cook

• Who?

• Pronouns - He / Him

• I identify as a queer gay man

• I’m of both Indigenous and European descent
  (Dharawal - Wodi Wodi / Liverpool)

• I’m a graduate of Architecture from UTS and am a thankful recipient of the Garth Barnett Scholarship.

• I’m a proud member of Career Trackers.

• Engaged with Bangawarra architectural collective.

• Australian Institute of Architecture - Former SONA Representative for the Gender Equity Taskforce.
  
  

Thankyou,
Mat Roy

Photos by Darren Moss