Nicholas, born in the United Kingdom, is Principal of Merrowsmith Design Partnership, established in 2015. Relocating to Singapore in 1993, he has over 30 years of experience in commercial interior design and is known for promoting design as a driver of behavioural change. His recent focus on healthcare transformation and patient advocacy demonstrates how design can enable positive outcomes. Nicholas has held multiple industry roles, including President of the Interior Design Confederation Singapore, where he chaired the 2009 conference Design Value: Beyond the Tangible. He continues to research solutions for workplace, patient care, and customer experience improvements. Nicholas holds a Master’s in Design from the UK and is a Fellow of the Society of Interior Designers (Singapore) and a member of CoreNet Global, Singapore Chapter.