Heath Reed

Heath Reed is a Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Lab4Living core team and the College of Business, Technology and Engineering. With a BA (Hons) in Design Innovation (1996) and a MA in Design (Sustainability) (2011), Reed bridges product design, sustainable futures, and interdisciplinary research. His career spans academic and commercial design, focusing on healthcare applications for autism, motor neuron disease, and breast cancer.

• Co-applicant, Design Lead, and Principal Investigator in projects like Support4All (NIHR, i4i) and DUTE, Light Armour (HM Gov)
• Collaborations with Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Trust, and Sheffield University

Research interests center on holistic design research, sustainable design beyond material selection, and 3D design practice, particularly in medical device innovation and interdisciplinary problem-setting. His work integrates traditional and digital design skills to address challenges in healthcare, social innovation, and human-computer interaction.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to 3D-printed medical devices, patient-centered design, and educational pedagogy in India. He has secured grants from EPSRC, FP7, and DSTL, and holds patents for neck orthoses and medical wearables.

Scientific awards include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), recognizing his impact in design and healthcare. Advising PhD students in Fine Art, Design, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Reed emphasizes collaborative innovation with institutions like Airbus, Marshalls Aerospace, and NHS Trusts.