Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design
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The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design is a global leader in Inclusive Design, Design Thinking and Creative Leadership, working with government, business, academia and the third sector.
Members focus on Inclusive Design process and projects, linking this to developments in Design Thinking and Creative Leadership. With a three-decade history, the Centre is the longest-running one for design research at the Royal College of Art.
The Centre approach is inclusive and interdisciplinary. Work is organised across four areas:
- Two Research Spaces: Age and Diversity and Healthcare
- Two Impact Areas: Inclusive Design for Business Impact and Inclusive Design for Social Impact.
Members use design to address challenging social issues, working with organisations to create impactful projects and teach people-centred process.
The Centre exchanges knowledge through publications, events and executive education with staff available for advice and workshop/keynote delivery. It has, too, an international reputation, working with government, business, community and the third sector on over 300 projects to date.
The Centre has its origins in the DesignAge action research programme. It became a fully-fledged research centre in 1999, widening its focus from design for ageing population to design to improve people's lives across a range of social needs. The Centre now houses the Design Age Institute, a £4.9 million initiative funded by Research England.
The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design is endowed by the Helen Hamlyn Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting innovative projects that will effect lasting change and improve quality of life.
Offers funding
No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.
Founding year
1999
Contact details
Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU
United Kingdom
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Royal College of Art
London
Last modified:
2023-09-20 15:00:00