About us

Steve’s early influences can be traced back to his upbringing in Sheffield, a city known for its rich industrial heritage. This background has shaped his work philosophy, making it grounded and pragmatic, and his designs and approach often reflect this down-to-earth perspective.

Early in his career Steve’s dedication to engineering and design earned him recognition as the ‘Young Engineer for Britain’ by the British Engineering Council. In 2002, Steve further honed his design skills by completing a master’s program at the prestigious Royal College of Art in London, adding a creative and artistic dimension to his engineering experience.

Over the past 20 years, Steve has been involved in a wide range of high-profile projects, more recently including major films like Wonder Woman, Star Wars, 1917, and James Bond. Notably, he was part of the design and build crew responsible for creating the new Batmobile for Robert Patterson. His experience working in the film industry has given him a unique perspective on blending art, engineering, and creativity to bring fictional worlds to life.

In 2020 Special Projects expanded. Using its expertise in product, industrial, and engineering design, the consultancy now focuses on providing its services to both leading special effects and art departments in the film industry as well as a growing list of International clients from outside the film world.