English designer, author, naval historian, balloonist, and advocate for the handicapped sailor. \nAfter studying engineering at Southhampton University, he worked under such luminaries as Laurent Giles, Uffa Fox, etc. before establishing his own firm. \nAwarded RDI (Royal Designer for Industry) in 1995.\nAs a designer, Mr. Mudie has stated that he has "little use for the 'ordinary'".