Dublin born Ferdia trained at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. He designs for screen and stage and his stage designs have been seen across Europe, the U.S., and China.
In 2007 Ferdia became the only production designer in Ireland to ever receive the prestigious Honorary Scenographer award from the International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians (OISTAT).

Awards & Nominations
HANDSOME DEVIL Nominated Best Film, Irish Film & Television Awards 2018
THE STAG Nominated Best Film, Irish Film & Television Awards 2014
FOXES Winner Phillips Best Short Film, Irish Film & Television Awards 2012
THE HOME PLACE Nomimated Best Set Design, TMA UK Awards 2009
LAY ME DOWN SOFTLY Nominated Best Set Design, Irish Theatre Awards 2008
THE BURIAL AT THEBES Nominated Best Production, Irish Theatre Awards 2008
DANCING AT LUGHNASA Nominated Best Set Design, TMA UK Awards 2007
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL Nominated Best Set Design, Irish Theatre Awards 2006
TRUE WEST Nominated Best Set Design, Irish Theatre Awards 2006
KNOTS Winner Best Production, Dublin Fringe Festival 2005
KNOTS Winner Fringe First Award, Edinburgh Festival 2005
AMADEUS Nominated Best Set Design, Irish Theatre Awards 2004
DINNER WITH FRIENDS Nominated Best Set Design, Irish Theatre Awards 2004