Astley’s vision of the future is the main driving force behind the company. Always keen to explore new avenues and resources, his infectious enthusiasm and boundless energy has earned him customer trust and countless creative licences with substantial projects. Trained in the fine arts, Astley especially enjoys projects that allow him to integrate art and design. Risk-taking can be counted as one of this challenge junkie’s hobbies. Astley is committed to his belief that every design, in order to work, must be a team effort between client and designer. He believes that design should not be about making things look good but about making things work according to your lifestyle and habits; as long as the design is functional, “beauty will follow”.​​