Philip Gearing is an experienced designer and project manager specializing in public art, retail, and urban regeneration projects. Some of his accomplishments include designing the Step Short Commemorative Arch in Folkestone to mark the outbreak of WW1 and choreographing its opening event; project managing store designs and fits for retailers like Whittard of Chelsea and Quba Sails; and leading major design teams to create mixed-use developments in Folkestone. He has also worked on projects in the education and office sectors. Currently, he is leading refurbishment projects at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park.

1. PUBLIC ART including:
Step Short Commemorative Arch Folkestone
Designer of the only permanent commemorative structure in
the UK to mark the outbreak of WW1
Choreographer of the opening event on august 4th 2014 with
HRH Prince Harry
Liaised closely with partners including:
the Ministry of Culture · Media and Sports · HM Government
Security · Damian Collins MP · Buckingham Palace security
the police · the Church of England · local government officials
the military · BBC · Sky · ITV · and many other national
and international broadcasters
RETAIL including:
Whittard of Chelsea // Past Times // Quba Sails
Project managed concept, branding, interior design and fit out
for these high street stores
URBAN REGENERATION for:
Creative Foundation // Roger DeHaan Charitable Trust
Leading the major design team, creating a mix of over 50 retail,
residential and office workshop spaces in Folkestone, Kent
EDUCATION SECTOR including:
Promis Addiction Rehabilitation Clinic – London
Folkestone Academy and Marlowe Academy, Thanet
Saga Crèche - Enbrook Park – Folkestone
PHILIP
GEARING
An experienced designer and
project manager specializing in
domestic, retail and public art
projects. Excellent work ethic,
proven leadership skills and a
passion for innovation.
In 1990 I founded Foster Gearing,
a design company based in
Folkestone, with Clare Foster,
heading up a team of highly
skilled individuals, guiding them
through a huge spectrum of weird
and wonderful projects.
An accomplished public speaker,
I have appeared on several radio
and television broadcasts.
I have an extensive knowledge of
construction materials, furniture
and building techniques, and am
able to draw upon a network of
contacts of suppliers and skilled
professionals.
// 07771 911 599
// philip@fostergearing.com
// fostergearing.com
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE

2. OFFICE including:
Saga – Interior design for both new build and
refurbishment at Folkestone, Thanet, Hastings and London
Coronation Hedge Funds – London, lead design consultant
for refurbishment
Morning Star Financial Services – London, lead design
consultant for refurbishment
WEB DESIGN & BRANDING including:
Ubuntu Operating Systems
Obgyn Matters Gynecology and Obstetricians
Lucky Voice Karaoke Bars – London
CURRENT PROJECTS including:
Port Lympne Rhino House
Leading the team of consultants refurbishing the former
Elephant House at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent.
Project includes the construction of a heated swimming
pool and showers for the Greater One-Horned Rhino
Port Lympne Moorish Balcony
Refurbishment and extensive re-build to include water
fountains, architectural frieze and stonework
Design and project management of several private
residences.
EXPERIENCE continued...
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
CAD
Google Sketchup
AWARDS
NatWest Small Business
of the Year
Princes Trust Business
of the Year
Prudential Business
of the Year
The Gift Association Award
EDUCATION
1984 – 1988
National Higher Diploma Design
Crafts/Studio Ceramics, Kent
Institute, Rochester Kent
1977 – 1984
Leigh City Academy
ENDORSEMENT
Mark Johnson // Past Times
“Philip has developed concept
designs for Past Times and
not only have the designs
been impressive but the stores
performances have been
excellent. Philip has an impressive
eye for detail as well as being
creative at over coming potential
problems. He has gone over and
above the expected service level
and projects that Philip has been
involved in have all progressed
effortlessly”.