Glass Designs - About Us

Glass Designs was founded by Ray Priem in 1979.

Ray has 40 years experience of working and creating with glass, which is a family tradition as both his Father and Grandfather were glass workers.

When he left school he joined his Father in the family glass business based in High Wycombe. After aquiring certain skills and techniques he travelled Europe gaining further experience and knowledge. On returning to the UK he worked for various companies before setting up his own workshop in 1979.

One of the most ambitious and rewarding projects so far, has been the production of the Kodak BAFTA award, a prestigious award coveted by the 'editors and cinematographers' of the British and American Film Industry. Given a brief of "something original" Ray hit upon the idea of producing a trophy featuring a Whooper Swan, - which nature lovers will know as the worlds highest flying bird - an apt award for the high-fliers of the film industry.

The striking sculpture features a Whooper Swan in mid flight, on a gleaming black base - and we're sorry but this really is only available to winners of the Kodak BAFTA award! However, Ray's talents are limited only to your imagination, and he will always be pleased to talk over individual design with you.

Other awards Glass Designs has produced include a 'one off' for the Corporate Innovation Awards.

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