Remi Bec

Dr. Remi Bec is a Design Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University's ART DESIGN AND MEDIA RESEARCH CENTRE, affiliated with Lab4Living. They specialize in applying design thinking to healthcare innovation, particularly through co-design processes that engage diverse stakeholders. Their work focuses on using games (e.g., Boost Up!) to promote physical activity and behavior change, alongside developing service delivery frameworks through their social enterprise GoFit4Fun CIC.

Education: PhD and MA in Design from Sheffield Hallam University. Research emphasizes participatory design methodologies, healthcare service improvement, and inclusive workshop practices. They have collaborated with NHS teams, universities, and community groups across projects like the CLAHRC Yorkshire & Humber initiative and the E3 Future Homes project funded by Research England.

Teaching includes co-developing modules in the Sport Academy and Product Design courses, integrating design research with health and well-being outcomes. Their approach prioritizes user voice in design processes, leveraging prototyping and visual methods to democratize stakeholder participation.