معرفی
Lissy Hatfield is a Research Associate at the Materials Science Research Centre (Royal College of Art), focusing on knitted materials, sensory properties, and sustainable design. She leads the Sensory Materials Library project and co-created AiLoupe, an AI tool for material selection. Currently pursuing a part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Education alongside her RA role.
- Roles: Research Associate (RCA), AiDLab Project Contributor
- Research Themes: Textile architecture, smart yarn applications, design hierarchy critiques
Her work bridges textile craft with interdisciplinary design, emphasizing sustainability and material innovation. Key projects include AiLoupe (exhibited at Hong Kong's The Mills and Future Fabric Expo) and collaborations with the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design.
- Awards: Multiple textile industry bursaries (2021-2022)
- Education: RCA Textiles MA (2022)
Lissy’s research integrates tactile material exploration with digital tools to democratize design processes, addressing historical undervaluation of craft disciplines.
