Philip Ely

Dr Philip Ely is a Reader in Design at the Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University, where he conducts research and contributes to academic leadership in design disciplines.

His research interests include service design, speculative design, and design thinking, with applications in healthcare, climate change, and social justice. He employs human-centered and activist methodologies to tackle complex societal issues, often focusing on marginalized communities and power dynamics.

Analysis of his publications shows a growing emphasis on discursive and activist design, particularly in climate action (e.g., Climate Domesday Book) and healthcare innovation (e.g., naloxone implementation). His work critically examines design paradigms and envisions sustainable, equitable futures.

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