Currently I am Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council and mother of three girls.
Three words to describe yourself? Inquisitive; stubborn; passionate
Your favourite:
Colour: Blue/grey
Film:Mon Oncle
Animal:Otter
Actor: Harrison Ford
Fictional hero: Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas
Typeface:Gill Sans
Book:Mythical Past, Elusive Future by Frank Furedi
Word: October
Piece of Art: a collage by Kurt Schwitters (but I’ll change my mind tomorrow)
Your greatest fear? My children being hurt OR revolution not happening in my lifetime (depending on my mood!)
Music - Right now I am listening to? Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Which words or phrases do you overuse? design
Do you believe in love at first sight? No
When are you happiest? Eating bacon and eggs on a Sunday morning with the paper
Contact: vicky.richardson@britishcouncil.org