Hey! My name is Barry, and I'm an aspiring product designer from Ireland! I'm passionate about designing, repairing, and making things. I also love travelling, photography, skateboarding and art. I love exploring and getting to know new people, and really get into different cultures when abroad, rather than looking at everything from a touristic point of view.

I run a little business from Ireland where I teach people around the world how to design and build portable speakers.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love being exposed to the unknown! I love exploring and meeting new people, finding out about them and the areas they live in. At my age I don't have a lot of materialistic wealth, so sharing good deeds and vibes is something that I'm really in to! :)

Interests

• design
• interior design
• photography
• electronics
• drawing
• electronic music
• skateboarding
• film photography
• analog photography
• industrial design
• photoshop
• street photography
• product design

Music, Movies, and Books

Majestic Casual
Indie/Hip Hop

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've traveled around Europe with Volvo! I won an international design competition hosted by Volvo 2 years ago, they brought me around Europe the following year to press conferences, their design studios, test tracks, headquarters etc. Lots of fun!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love design and technology! If you'd like to learn anything about design or electronics or products or transport or anything of the sort, I can probably help! I run a YouTube channel where I teach people about building speakers!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my skills! I can take your portraits, I love working with wood, perhaps I can make you something small as a souvenir of our encounter? I can also bring you so Irish chocolate!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland