Mike Tonkin is co-founder of acclaimed practice Tonkin Liu. Mike is celebrated for nature-inspired designs that merge technical innovation with craft, including Tonkin Liu’s patented 2021 trachea stent. Since 2002, the practice has won 23 RIBA awards and international accolades. An experienced educator, he has taught at leading institutions and explored storytelling in design through works like The Evolution of Shell Lace Structure (2014) and an upcoming book with RIBA in 2025.