The Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre provides a multi-disciplinary focus for people-centred design and innovation at the RCA by undertaking practical research and projects with industry.

The centre is endowed by the Helen Hamlyn Trust with a remit to encourage design that improves people’s lives. Its social mission explores in particular inclusive design, design for patient safety and workplace design, and its knowledge transfer activities look at how these areas translate into innovation for business.

The Helen Hamlyn Centre works with four design communities – students, new graduates, professionals in industry and academics – in response to the commitment in the Royal College of Art's Charter to advance learning, knowledge and professional competence in relation to 'social developments'.

Visit the Helen Hamlyn Centre website for more information about our activities.