Cara Wrigley

Cara Wrigley is a Professor in the School of Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her work focuses on design-led innovation, business strategy, and emotional design, with extensive contributions to healthcare design, education, and digital transformation. She has authored influential books such as *Design Led Innovation: The Beginnings End* and co-edited volumes on design methodology. Her research bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like organizational change, user-centered design, and the role of emotion in product and service development.

Key areas of expertise include design education, where she explores innovative pedagogical approaches such as MOOCs and design immersion programs. Her healthcare-related work includes studies on patient-caregiver interactions via digital platforms and medical device innovation. Wrigley’s interdisciplinary collaborations span business, engineering, and healthcare sectors, emphasizing practical applications of design thinking in diverse contexts.

Her publications span journals like *Design Issues*, *Journal of Design, Business and Society*, and *International Journal of Technology and Design Education*. She has also contributed to conferences such as the Academy for Design Innovation Management and Design Research Society, showcasing her commitment to advancing design research and its societal impact.