Ben is genuinely one of the most talented designers I've ever met; driven and logical, with a deep creative flair and an understanding for the importance of collaboration.

I got to work with Ben whilst at London Studio, reporting to him as my Lead. He always had time to listen to my ideas and opinions, and was brilliant at providing feedback. Importantly for me, I knew I could always rely on him as a teammate and friend. Wherever he works, Ben will add value to the project and the studio, as a whole. World class designer!

It was a joy working closely with Ben at Playstation. We worked on a number of projects together both large and small, and he always brought with him a keenness and a receptivity to explore and push the creative whilst maintaining strong and clear direction.

Ben's helpful feedback and leading ideas consistently drove my skills and work to higher standards. He’s an all around lovely human, I’d absolutely work with again and fully recommend him to anyone looking to work with an experienced creative lead.

I worked with Ben at Sony London Studio where I found him to be both professionally and personally fantastic. He not only has a creative mindset, an ability to articulate vision and lead teams to deliver, he is also a fantastic colleague to be around.

Ben is never shy to show support, help mentor or just be a pair of ears. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ben for any senior Creative roles and would happily work with him again.

I worked with Ben at PlayStation a few years ago and was really impressed by his passion and commitment to the project. Ben makes it his job to fully understand all areas of development, be it game design, narrative, art direction or technical knowledge. Which in this project was especially challenging as it was something new and unique.

I enjoyed working with Ben and think he would be a good asset to any team.

I worked with Ben as part of a large project, during which time he was excellent to work with and very additive to the overall quality of the game. His creative skills, professionalism and communication were a vital part of the project's success, and also made Ben a popular member of the team.

It was awesome to work with Ben. He was not only passionate about his work but he also had great attention to detail whilst always considering the bigger picture to make the right decisions. He has wealth of knowledge in games and game design but also in graphic design which made him a very versatile game designer. He is talented, professional, and a natural leader. Highly recommended.

Ben was my line manager for a short period of time and I honestly wish we had more time to work together. He empowered me to make decisions and guided me with a light touch whilst still being true to the vision he was in charge of helping to deliver. He is open to new ideas and approaches and really understands the creative process.

The thing I most valued about working with Ben was his honest and trusting approach. He joined a project mid-way through and wasn’t afraid to voice opinions but at the same time did so in a way that was mindful of the problems faced by the teams he looked after. This coupled with his open and inclusive leadership style, meant he settled in the team in no time at all and we started to see some great results soon after. It would be a joy to work with Ben again in the future and he would be a great asset to any development team.

I worked with Ben on a joint project - I was representing Firesprite while Ben represented the Sony team with a focus on design. Despite coming together on the project from different points of view, working with Ben was always a pleasure.

I have great respect for Ben's design perspectives and while collaborations such as this one can often be challenging politically, Ben was always positive to deal with both personally and professionally, and was a big part in making the collaboration a successful one. While I've never had the chance to work alongside Ben as part of the same studio, I'd have no reservations about doing so should the chance arise, and I'm happy to recommend him for any role in this area.

I had the pleasure to work with Ben several years in the past and is one of the most talented and bright guy I ever met. Full of creativity and forward thinking with a great ability in branching ideas for exciting and original new things. We had so many amazing dream games hidden in our secret drawers. (and I still hope to make some of them one day) Can't wait to see what he going to come next because is always a gem. Ben Furneaux is top class.

I've had the pleasure of working with Ben on diversity and inclusion panels where I've moderated, specifically in the LGBTQ+ space. This was first at an Out in Tech event hosted by PlayStation which covered LGBTQ+ inclusion in the games industry, and then later at PinkNews Futures for recent graduates looking at a career in games. In both cases, Ben was an engaging and knowledgeable speaker and able to provide actionable and inspiring advice to attendees.

I've worked with Ben on a number of different projects and across several years. He understands the value of not just data for the sake of it, but *good* data and in the right context for use. He's also a pleasure to work with on a personal level, regularly demonstrating positivity, politeness and a great sense of humour too. See less

It was a pleasure working with Ben at Playstation. His professionalism, creativity and passion were contagious! He's an amazing storyteller, designer and artist crafting and building worlds at Playstation. I do hope I get to work with him again very soon.

Ben is a brilliantly creative and enthusiastic maker of things. We worked together on a project that required a lot of innovative technology and creating something genuinely new - something that was seen as an opportunity rather than a challenge. He would be an excellent addition to any team, full of ideas from concept to execution.

I was with Ben on the Artistic Achievement panel for the Game BAFTA and his insights and comments really resonated with me. On top of this he is an all around lovely guy and someone I'm glad to have shared a panel with.

I have worked with Ben on a number of projects. Most notably was his support for the BAFTA Young Game Designers Programme where he sat on the jury to help decide the winners. Ben is wonderfully professional but always approachable and empathetic in everything that he does. He is a pleasure to work with and I’ve been very grateful to have his support throughout the years.

I had the pleasure of hosting Ben as a speaker for one of PinkNews' careers conferences for LGBT+ young people. Ben was every bit the role model our audience needed him to be — an enthusiastic, engaging and honest speaker. His insight into the gaming industry was invaluable for our young participants, and we cannot wait to host him again in the future!

Ben is a person who sees potential and brings it to the forefront, this is something that echoes in all of his endeavours. He provided mentorship to me at an incredibly formative time in my career and taught me about the sheer depth of design, something that I didn't yet understand, but was blown away by.

His understanding of how design is relevant in all facets of a project or idea and the love and attention that requires is one of his strongest assets, accompanied by the ability to execute this with expert skill and diligence.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Ben for several years now, having originally met when he was at Wonderstruck and supporting the influencer marketing efforts for Boundless beyond his role as a Game Designer.

Since then, we've remained close friends - Ben is exceptionally talented, creative-minded, and very knowledgeable when it comes to discussing both the digital creator and esports spaces that I work in.

Ben is a wonderful, enthusiastic, helpful and detail-orientated colleague. Specifically, he's been a key figure in our business' work for increased diversity and inclusion, putting himself forward to speak at multiple events on the topic. He has spoken of his personal experience, and experience within the company, on panels for our employee network, Pride@PlayStation, as well as at external events, and has frequently been called out for the quality of his input.

Ben was also instrumental with our involvement with Pride in London sponsorship across several years and is always one of the first people to offer his help and support to Pride@London, despite being kept busy with his full-time role There are several projects we've worked on which couldn't have happened without Ben's support!

I worked with Ben for a few years at Turbulenz/Wonderstruck Games in his role as Games/UX/UI Designer/Artist. A fantastic person to work with throughout my time. Creative, enthusiastic, organised and a pleasure to have as part of the team at all times.

Always ready to help and turn his hand to anything, no matter what (and in a small studio with people having to wear a lot of hats that was incredibly valuable). Ben is always on the top of my list of people for me to hire in any creative role. I would choose to work with him in an instant if ever I get the opportunity.

Ben is a fantastic designer and great to work with! I had the pleasure of working with Ben for several years on both websites and games while we were at Turbulenz. He produces great-looking intelligent designs, communicates them clearly and precisely, and is able to work within the technical limitations of a project, coming up with creative and thoughtful approaches to challenging problems. And he's also a really nice person! I really enjoyed our time building things together and I have no hesitation in recommending him!

I worked with Ben at London Studio and he was a pleasure to work with. Ben cares deeply about player experience, and in true design fashion is always looking to experience more and learn more around what makes a good game. He collaborated well across the team, and was a great manager to his direct reports. Ben and I experienced management training together, and it is clear that he is a great leader.

Ben is a truly excellent designer of games and user experiences and UI and thoroughly a pleasure to work with. He’s a real credit to any team.

Ben is amazing. Passionate, knowledgeable and intensely diligent. I’ve never known him to not put 100% into his work and his experience in the games industry speaks for itself.