The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design

Melanie is a psychologist and neuroscientist whose research enquiry is at the intersection of design, systems thinking and cognitive neuroscience.

Chris is a Senior Research Fellow and Reader in Inclusive Design at the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design (HHCD), based in the Royal College of Art (RCA), where he leads the Age and Diversity research space, and the Design Age Institute’s Research Unit.

Dr Ninela Ivanova is an interdisciplinary designer, researcher, facilitator, and innovation lead.

Gail is a design researcher. Her research addresses social challenges through participatory and co-design methods with citizens and communities.

Katie is a designer whose work celebrates neuro-diversity and whose research explores how design can improve living environments for autistic adults.