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Chris McGinley is a Senior Research Fellow and Reader in Inclusive Design at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design (HHCD) at the Royal College of Art (RCA). He leads the Age and Diversity research space and the Design Age Institute’s Research Unit, focusing on inclusive design, design ethnography, and empathy-driven design solutions. His work spans healthcare, aging, and wellbeing, with projects for global companies and public institutions. He holds a PhD in Design Research from Brunel University and has been awarded the Human Centred Design Research Prize and the Hamilton Prize for Best Thesis in Design Research.
Research Interests:
- Inclusive Design methodologies and applications
- Design ethnography and participatory design approaches
- Healthcare innovation for aging populations
- Empathy as a tool for human-centered design
Key Projects:
- Design Bugs Out: Redesigning hospital commodes to reduce injury risks
- New London Taxi: A hyper-inclusive vehicle for diverse users
- PALLS project: Architecture innovations for later life sectors
- Heart n Soul: Collaborative health projects with learning disability communities
Professional Roles:
- Principal Investigator on Wellcome-funded interdisciplinary projects
- Committee member and reviewer for design and accessibility organizations
- Visiting lecturer at universities including Brighton, Brunel, and Kyushu University
Awards and Recognition:
- Recipient of prestigious design research awards
- Contributions to Design Council and Department of Health initiatives
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