Ian Hewitt

Ian Hewitt is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries school. His work focuses on industrial design's role in innovation, customer-centric strategies, and creative technologies. He holds a BA (Hons) in Design for Industry from an unspecified institution, awarded in 1992.

Research interests include industrial design methodologies, animation as a creative tool, and the intersection of business and design strategies. His projects involve collaborations with companies like Parker Hannifin and Reproflex3 Ltd, addressing supply chain strategies and product redesign. Hewitt has received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for Industrial Design in 2018.

He contributed to research projects such as an e-Pre-Media Management Service (2015–2017) and a fascia redesign for nitrogen gas generators (2013). His articles emphasize customer-centric innovation in technology-centric businesses and the application of design thinking across industries.