James Cottingham

James Cottingham is an experienced furniture designer with a strong background in trend-led concept generation and 3D design development. Currently serving as a Senior Furniture Designer at Habitat since June 2017, James oversees various aspects of design including cost and production efficiency, project management, and international supplier relations. Previously, James worked at Loaf as a Furniture Designer, where responsibilities included brand-led concept generation and quality assurance. James began a career in design at QFC Ltd as a Design & Development Technician, focusing on upholstery design and product development, and initially gained experience as a Sales Consultant at Natuzzi, managing high-profile client relationships. Academic credentials include a BA Hons in Contemporary Furniture and Related Product Design from Buckinghamshire New University.