In 2007 Tig became a new member of staff at Charterlith.

He will mostly be found beneath the design area, luxuriating on his bed; will on a whim introduce himself to the occasional customer, preferring not to be approached (unless food is directly involved).

His hectic schedule means that he will appear quite unconscious, whilst actually ‘brainstorming’ some latest design concept.

Regular customers will know that once the tennis ball is thrown, there is no turning back, and a game of Wimbledon proportions must follow.

Tig has in fact become quite the celebrity at Charterlith.