Meet our 35 under 35

Mariam Ashraf is passionate about traditional crafts and arts. She studied at Beit Jameel in Cairo, specializing in the craft of gypsum work.

She contributed to a project documenting the geometric and floral motifs of historic Cairo and founded her brand, MOMA, to share her artistic work and help preserve this heritage.

Mariam is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Traditional Arts at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, continuing her mission to keep traditional craftsmanship alive.

Ben Brown is a documentary filmmaker, content creator, and the co-founder of Going Green Media, which films solutions for the planet that inspire action.

His work spotlights the individuals, organisations, and inventions that are pioneering better, more sustainable and regenerative solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing problems, as well as emphasises how these innovations are benefitting individuals, communities, and industries around the world.

In using digital and social media as activism to reach millions each month, Going Green’s content shares stories of hope and optimism that encourage the mobilisation of people of all ages around the world.

Will Campion is a serial-entrepreneur, inventor of the world’s first carbon-negative, robotic construction method and among the world’s youngest architects to establish an award-winning practice.

Starting Campion Design at 19 to pay his way through university, Will’s visionary, sustainable buildings have since been recognised by prestigious industry awards and international magazines. As a lead architect at Bjarke Ingels Group, BIG, in New York and London, he designed ambitious climate-resilient projects including the Manhattan flood defences and a floating city presented at the UN. Committed to systemic change, Will then founded Offgrid Works, developing cutting-edge, robotic construction techniques that are now building affordable, net-zero housing globally; helping solve the housing and climate crises simultaneously.

Ciara Doyle is a documentary filmmaker, content creator, and the co-founder of Going Green Media, which films solutions for the planet that inspire action.

Her work spotlights the individuals, organisations, and inventions that are pioneering better, more sustainable and regenerative solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing problems, as well as emphasises how these innovations are benefitting individuals, communities, and industries around the world.

In using digital and social media as activism to reach millions each month, Going Green’s content shares stories of hope and optimism that encourage the mobilisation of people of all ages around the world.

Woodworking has been Sean’s passion since he was a child, having fallen in love with the art at school. Sean went on to study for a degree in Furniture Design and Making at Rycotewood Furniture Centre, graduating with a distinction and then subsequently started his own woodworking studio.

Sean is a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, Art Workers’ Guild, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Sean’s work has been exhibited around the UK and he’s commissioned to build furniture for private clients, furniture shops and interior designers around the world.

After a 5-year struggle with acne & severe reactions to harsh acne medications – Kyle Frank, founder & formulator, took a global journey to find kinder more effective solutions. Acquiring ancient wisdoms from agriculture experts, holistic teachers & skin specialists, he distilled his knowledge into a range of skin clearing treatments, creating remedies that were kind yet effective for stressed, reactive skin types.

Featuring on BBC 1 ‘UK’s Top Inventions’, his products have showcased transformative results for all ages, genders & ethnicities. All Frank’s Remedies are sustainability crafted, with 100% recyclable packaging, 100% vegan formulas, with no or low water levels. With a belief that everything is interconnected, like the mind & skin connection, profits support their ‘Glow Up Project’, an AQA accredited program helping 11-15 year olds with body image & misleading trends.

Peter Gilchrist is a Scottish food history writer, the Guild of Food Writer’s Best Newcomer 2024, co-director of the Scottish Food heritage Symposium and contributor to BBC Radio Scotland.

Writing under the name of Tenement Kitchen, Peter is focused on preserving Scotland’s food skills and raising the profile of the power of food history.

Sophie farms with her husband Tom on the Dorset-Devon border. They run an organic dairy farm which includes arable and beef production of 1,400 acres in the Dorset countryside. They have been organic for more than 10 years. Their farm consists of 400 dairy cows.

Sophie is very focused on working with the community, this includes hosting school trips, farming discussion groups, and going into schools to teach children about dairy farming. Sophie is first generation and feels responsible to encourage people from non-agricultural background into the industry and employees apprentices and work experience students to learn more about farming. She won the Women in Dairy, 2021 Dairy Woman of the Year Award and just finishing her Nuffield scholarship titled ‘what’s the future of organic dairy’.

Flo is a traditional craftswoman specialising in basketry and green woodworking. Her work centres around a passion for endangered crafts, the stories behind them, and her desire to keep these heritage skills alive. She believes everyone should have access to craft.

Flo is a full time maker and teacher, based in Bristol. She works with natural materials such as willow, hazel, ash and oak.

Flo is a member of Heritage Crafts, and the Basketmakers Association, regularly exhibits work, and was winner of best Contemporary Basket 2023 in the ‘Basketry of the Year’ competition held by the Basketmakers Association.

Jack Harries is a British filmmaker, climate activist, and storyteller who uses media to spotlight urgent global issues.

He first rose to prominence through the YouTube channel JacksGap, where his curiosity and authentic voice built a global following.

Today, through his production company Earthrise Studio, Jack creates environmental films that document the climate crisis and amplify frontline voices.

His work blends art and activism, aiming to spark conversation, inspire action, and redefine what it means to be a creator in the 21st century.

Sauda Imam is a Textile Designer whose work seamlessly weaves heritage into contemporary design. Informed by her experiences at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art, her creations form a vibrant bridge between tradition and innovation.

Imam’s handwoven fabrics echo the rich tapestry of her Nigerian roots, transforming cultural memory into tactile art. More than artistic expressions, her textiles tell compelling stories of pride, identity, and creative evolution. Each thread invites the viewer on a journey where tradition meets the avant-garde — and every piece stands as a testament to the enduring power of heritage in a modern world.

Izzy is a potter specialising in wheel thrown ceramics. Her pottery is often characterised by rounded forms and cobalt blue markings and she’s worked with establishments such as Fortnum & Mason.

She’s interested in creating glazes using natural and waste materials and hopes to develop a range of homeware pieces glazed in this way.

Alongside her ceramics practice, Izzy runs a studio in London called Stoneware Studios which teaches students wheel throwing. Teaching students to make pots is a great passion of hers as it’s not only about connecting with clay, but students experiencing a moment of calm and focus.

Conor Lynch works in the field of architecture on designs for new buildings in the Classical tradition. He is also host of Great Houses & Estates, a series exploring the design and history of country houses.

Conor has had a passion for hand drawing and the countryside from an early age, growing up in Ireland, which complements his thoughtful approach to design. He is committed to creating enduring architecture using natural materials and time-honoured details that celebrate beauty, craftsmanship, and place. He has had the honour of contributing to new architectural work in Poundbury, a creation of His Majesty the King, reflecting his dedication to designing timeless architecture that stands the test of time.

Sander found Seatex in London in 2021, to transform mussel beards, or ‘byssus’ – the natural fibres mussels use to anchor themselves and a by-product of the aquaculture industry – into a sustainable textile product. Now based in Glasgow, the company produces byssus products for the UK and EU.

Sander drew inspiration from centuries old techniques, reviving an ancient craft and reimagining it for the 21st century to address key climate challenges and create green jobs in coastal communities.

Jack Pepper is one of the UK’s youngest commissioned composers and youngest ever national radio presenter. He spent his teens composing for the Royal Opera House, Classic FM and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and now has two stage musicals in development.

Aged 19 he helped to create Scala Radio, the UK’s third national classical station, Jack has presented weekend afternoons there since 2019, and now on its successor, Magic Radio’s Magic Classical.

He also writes for Gramophone Magazine and in June 2024 released his debut book, ‘Raising The Roof’. He is an ambassador for national charity Music For Youth and creator of the Thank Your Music Teacher campaign.

Jana Spence is a furniture designer and maker who blends artistic vision with functional craftsmanship. Since beginning her journey in 2018, Jana has cultivated a distinctive approach to furniture design through formal education at Nottingham Trent University and specialized training in sustainable materials and joinery techniques at the Snowdon School of Furniture.

Drawing inspiration from nature and art, Jana creates pieces that serve as both practical furniture and artistic statements. Her work aims to enhance spaces aesthetically while maintaining functionality. Through collaborations with fellow craftspeople across the industry, Jana continually evolves her techniques and processes, incorporating diverse influences into her sustainable design practice.

Liberty (Libby) Watts is Director of Liberty Rose Architects, an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and SPAB Scholar. Since founding her practice in 2020, she has specialised in the care, repair, and adaptation of historic buildings—both ecclesiastical and secular—across all RIBA work stages.

Her work includes quinquennial inspections, feasibility studies, and the management of complex conservation projects from inception to completion. Passionate about sustainability and heritage, Libby champions sensitive repair, traditional craft skills, and conservation education. Through her work and her role as a SPAB Guardian, she aims to inspire the next generation and contribute to the protection of our historic environment.