John O’Leary is the Design Director at Swyft, where he leads the creative vision behind the brand’s growing portfolio of design-led furniture. As the designer behind all of Swyft’s best-selling pieces, his work is now found in thousands of homes internationally, helping redefine how modern furniture looks, feels and functions.

With a focus on combining thoughtful design with real-life practicality, John has played a key role in evolving Swyft from its original “sofa in a box” concept into a multi-category interiors brand spanning living, dining and bedroom. His approach balances clean, contemporary aesthetics with modular innovation, ensuring each piece is built not just to be seen, but to be lived with every day.

John brings a product-led perspective on modern living to Grand Designs Live - sharing insight into how considered design can adapt to changing lifestyles without compromising on comfort, quality or longevity.