Edward Cowan studied Product Design BSc at Sheffield Hallam University, with a major project focused on combining his interests of outdoor sports and design. After graduation, Ed will be looking to continue working within outdoor equipment design to further develop his understanding of the industry.

Ed has previously undertaken a placement year at Equal Adventure; a company that focuses on inclusive products within the outdoor sports industry. This gave Ed experience in a range of industrial situations, such as liaising with manufacturers and ensuring coherence of products and organisations to UK and EU standards.