Haydn Insley

Haydn Insley is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for the Product Design Engineering BSc at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Engineering. With over 20 years of industry experience in product and service design, his expertise spans the United States and the UK.

Research Interests: Haydn focuses on innovative applications of 3D printing in medical contexts and virtual reality environments for product communication. Key areas include medical model development via additive manufacturing and advanced design communication techniques.

Media Contributions: Featured in prominent outlets such as the Manchester Evening News, Financial Times, and TV/radio broadcasts including ITV’s Granda Reports and BBC Radio 4’s Click On. His insights highlight 3D printing’s transformative potential in manufacturing and consumer markets.

Recognition: Awarded the ‘Outstanding Innovation in Teaching’ prize (2017) and holds Chartered Engineer status (CEng) alongside Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA).

Advocacy: A strong proponent of Fab Labs and community-driven innovation initiatives.