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Design for Social Innovation; Design for Policy; Design for Complex Situations

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My research relates to Design for Social Innovation. Specifically, my work engages with the complexities of transition; the conflicting views and influence of different people and organisations and their collective roles in realising fairer, responsible and more rewarding futures. Through a practice based approach my research explores how capabilities can be developed and embedded that initiate desirable transition and help non-design experts to continue an appropriate design practice within their professional or community setting.

I have expertise in Design Thinking and Design Innovation, topics I am invited to speak about to academic, corporate and public sector audiences. I am often commissioned to lead projects that bring the public and multiple organisations together to examine and respond creatively and strategically to complex situations. I am part of a range of significant European networks interested in Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and leverage these to support the scaling and dissemination of new practice and exciting initiatives.

Education/Academic qualification

Design Studies, PhD

31 Mar 200931 Dec 2099

Award Date: 31 Mar 2009

Teaching & Learning, PCAPL

4 Nov 200431 Dec 2099

Award Date: 4 Nov 2004

Design Studies, BA (Hons)

30 Jun 200231 Dec 2099

Award Date: 30 Jun 2002

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