
Dean Duignan
Director of Development
Dean is Director of Development at Muse Architects; bringing over 17 years of business development experience, including 13 years in recruitment and eight years leading high-performing teams. His role centres on building the right relationships and the right delivery teams; connecting developers, consultants and contractors early so projects move forward with clarity on scope, programme, cost and risk.
- Experience: 17 Years
Educational qualification
Architect
Professional Skills
Although new to the architecture sector professionally, Dean’s interest in the built environment is long-standing. He is focused on the practical end of growth and delivery; early-stage feasibility, sense-checking development ideas, shaping clear briefs, helping assemble consultant teams, and supporting a coordinated route from concept and planning through to procurement and construction.
Known for a straight-talking, approachable style, Dean prioritises understanding what a client is trying to achieve before proposing next steps; he keeps communication simple, decisions tracked, and momentum maintained across stakeholders. Outside of work, he is driven by personal challenges and charity events; bringing the same discipline, energy and consistency into his work at Muse.
Specialized Design Areas
85%
Styles and Trends
95%
Design Principles
85%