Nick Dunn

Nick Dunn is a Professor of Urban Design and Executive Director of Imagination, a design and architecture research lab at Lancaster University. He leads the Dark Design Lab, exploring nocturnal impacts on humans and non-humans. His roles include Ambassador for the Design Council and Director of DarkSky UK.

His research focuses on urban futures, dark design, and more-than-human environments. Key projects include 'Rewilding the Night' and 'The Pavements Project'. He has authored books like Dark Futures: When the Lights Go Down and contributed to global exhibitions/conferences on urban darkness and sustainability.

Research interests span: Future Cities, Night Studies, Smart Cities, and Public Spaces. Recent work emphasizes nocturnal ecologies, light pollution, and interdisciplinary design approaches.

He has secured grants including E3 Sustainability Bridging Grants and REPLENISH (2020). His lab collaborations include DarkSky UK and the Design Council. Current projects address dark-sky preservation and urban biodiversity.

Labs/Teams: Dark Design Lab, Imagination Research Lab, Lancaster Institute for Social Futures.