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Dr. Iain Macdonald is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Design Innovation at Maynooth University. With over 25 years in the creative industry as a motion graphics designer and commercials director at the BBC, he transitioned to academia, holding roles at Ravensbourne University, Edinburgh Napier University, and London College of Communication. His research focuses on interdisciplinary projects, including HPV vaccine awareness through STEAM workshops and a scholarly biography of Scottish watercolourist W. Alister Macdonald. He co-leads an international project combining design, education, and immunology to improve HPV vaccine uptake, funded by Irish Research Council and Science Foundation Ireland. His work also involves co-design initiatives in Mozambique with UNICEF partners, emphasizing global health communication. He holds editorial roles at the International Journal of Art and Design Education and has received awards for design excellence, including a BAFTA nomination.
Key Roles:
- Co-Principal Investigator (PI) on HPV education funded projects
- Editorial Committee member for International Journal of Art and Design Education
- Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
Research Highlights: His projects blend design, science, and education to address public health challenges. Recent grants include a National University of Ireland award for his art historical biography and collaborations with biologists, psychologists, and educators to create immersive learning tools. His work in Mozambique and Scotland explores co-design for malaria and immunology education.
Awards:
- BAFTA Nomination (1999)
- International Broadcast Design Awards (1995-1997)
Grants & Collaborations: Led a €48k HPV awareness project (2023), and prior work with Edinburgh Napier University on immunology visualization. Partnerships include the Irish Cancer Society, UNICEF, and institutions in Hong Kong and Scotland.
Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams across Maynooth University’s Schools of Applied Sciences and Education, fostering collaborations between design, biology, and psychology.
