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Professor Maria Lonsdale is the Head of the School of Design and Director of PACE at the University of Leeds. She holds a Licenciatura in Visual Communication (ESAD, Portugal) and a PhD in Typography and Graphic Communication (University of Reading, UK). Her research focuses on user-centred design, particularly in healthcare, security, education, and typography. She leads over 20 research projects, including improving patient recovery through design interventions and enhancing cybersecurity communication. As Editor-in-Chief of Visible Language, she bridges academic and applied design. Awards include SFHEA and MISTD. Her work spans VR tools for education, VLE design guidelines, and sustainable fashion communication.
- Education: Licenciatura (ESAD, Portugal), PhD (University of Reading)
- Key Roles: Head of School, PACE Director, Editor-in-Chief of Visible Language
- Research Themes: Design for Healthcare, Security, Education; Information Visualization
- Grants: £1.2M+ from NIHR, EPSRC, and industry partners
Her labs and initiatives, like PACE, promote creative enterprise and professional education globally. She advises Luto, a health communications firm, and collaborates with NHS and international organizations.
