I first trained as a graphic designer in Hong Kong, doing several courses at the polytechnic in design and in advertising during the 1970s. But I always knew that graphic design wasn’t really for me – it was exciting but there was something not quite right about it. So I decided to come to the UK to find out what it was that I wanted to do and I ended up doing a course studying Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics at Brighton Polytechnic. This was what started me on jewellery as I was very, very lucky to have two inspirational teachers there – Caroline Broadhead and Susannah Heron – both played a really important part in helping me develop my jewellery.