David Furmage

David Furmage is an experienced Creative & Cultural Policy Consultant working in both the public and private sectors.1 He is currently associated with Freshlook Creative Limited, where he focuses on developing and writing creative industry strategies.1

Professional Background

David specializes in creative and cultural policy consulting, with a particular emphasis on:

• Developing creative industry strategies
• Cultural policy development
• Public and private sector collaboration

His expertise extends to the realm of "Createch," which combines creativity and technology in innovative ways.4

Current Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Creative & Cultural Policy Consultant at Freshlook Creative Limited, David's core activities include:

• Developing and writing creative industry strategies
• Providing consultancy services to both public and private sector clients
• Working on cultural policy initiatives

Additional Roles and Interests

David has also served as the Creative & Cultural Senior Policy Lead at the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP).4 This role likely involved shaping cultural and creative policies for the region.

Beyond his professional work, David is:

• A passionate advocate for using culture to revitalize local communities
• An enthusiastic photographer3

Recent Projects

In 2024, David was involved in a 10-month project as a part-time culture officer, focusing on the Culture Action Areas Grant programme, which he had previously developed.2

David Furmage's LinkedIn profile (username: davidfurmage) serves as a professional platform where he shares his expertise and engages with others in the creative and cultural policy sector.