Early Beginnings and Artistic Aspirations My career began studying in London UK, as an apprentice in carpentry & joinery and building technology, laying the foundations for future endeavours. This early training reinforced discipline, dedication and a profound appreciation for craftsmanship, quality and the creative processes, which in turn drove my passion for design. I established a joinery workshop in London (Trading as R J Mitchell Design) producing a wide range of high-quality handmade furniture and woodwork, specialising in bespoke "UNIQUE" commissioned designs. This soon developed into commercial and domestic construction, across the UK. Architects would commission projects requiring my skills and ability to seamlessly integrate all aspects of design, function and aesthetic vision. In addition to problem-solving issues that were conceptual, but not always practical.

Expanding Horizons: As my career progressed so would my creativity, expanding into a diverse range of products through to becoming an accomplished self-taught interior designer, a standout period in my career development was back in the 1980s, ’90s and 2000 when I gained commissions to carry out the total refurbishment and interior design for commercial retail premises in Birmingham and across London, with the standout commission being a long-standing project, creating and maintaining the front facade and interior design for the world-renowned legendary  “Splinters of Mayfair” hair salon (London and Birmingham) frequented by Hollywood stars such as Diana Ross and Billy D Williams along with notable UK pop music and media personalities.