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Leon Cruickshank is a Professor of Design and Creative Exchange at the Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts (LICA), University of Lancaster. He holds affiliations with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and research groups such as Imagination Lancaster and the Practices School of Design. His teaching spans Design and Innovation, HCI, and Multi-Disciplinary Design Methods.
Research Interests: Cruickshank focuses on collaborative design, co-design methodologies, and user-centered innovation. His work bridges design theory with applied practices in interactive media, policy design, and community engagement. Notable projects include UITS (User-Led iTV Services) and BITE, exploring interactive TV interfaces and participatory design approaches.
Key Projects: He has led and contributed to EU-funded initiatives like CISMUNDUS (€8.1M) and UK projects such as 'Leapfrog' and 'Beyond Imagination'. Recent work includes studies on innovation ecosystems, circular economy frameworks, and co-design tools for education and public policy.
Grants & Awards: Projects like 'Growing Together' (ESRC) and 'Future Places' (Digital Economy Hub) highlight his grant success. He has served as an External Examiner for Digital 3D Design (University of Salford, 2005–2009) and reviews major projects like the FP7-funded Bionets.
Advising: Supervises PhD students like Zijun Li and Violet Owen, focusing on co-design methodologies and social innovation.
Labs/Teams: Active in Imagination Lancaster and the Practices group, emphasizing anti-disciplinary collaboration and creative engagement.
