معرفی
Matthew Lievesley is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries School. His work focuses on human-centered design in healthcare, public/social sector innovation, and commercial innovation. He leads projects like Person-Centered Healthcare and co-design methods with partners such as AgeUK, NHS Trusts, and Parker Hannifin Corp. Notable awards include the RCUK Knowledge Base Impact Award (2013) and a Red Dot Design Award (2018).
Education:
- MBA (Business and Administration), awarded June 2004
- BA (Hons) Industrial Design, awarded June 1992
Research Interests:
Lieveston explores co-design processes integrating behavioral science and implementation theory. Key areas include healthcare service design, neonatal care, and staff well-being. His projects address systemic gaps in healthcare pathways and innovation adoption in SMEs, such as the Parker Hannifin Corp collaboration recognized as 'outstanding' by InnovateUK.
Recent Articles:
Recent work includes co-designing interventions for stroke survivors (2022), neonatal family support systems (2024), and mobile health tools for postnatal care. These reflect trends in behavioral health, patient empowerment, and digital health innovation.
Awards:
- RCUK Knowledge Base Impact Award
- Red Dot Design Award for Industrial Design
Grants & Projects:
- Partnership for Workforce Sustainability in Underserved Areas (NIHR, 2025-2030)
- Northern Health Futures Hub (EPSRC, 2023-2026)
Labs/Teams:
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across healthcare, tech, and social sectors, leveraging co-design methodologies to bridge theoretical and practical challenges.
