With over 25 years in the sector, Lesley is a design strategist working with global organizations through to start-ups. Her career began in brand consultancy, and she has worked at the Director level
Darren has helped global businesses, SMEs, and public sector organizations on strategic design challenges for close to 30 years. A strategic designer with a passion for new ideas and people-centered
Justine is the founder and director of The Blooming Platypus, a design innovation agency based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, helping organisations address the business and societal challenges of the
Christina Sinclair (MSc, MA, BArch, IHBC) is the Director of Edinburgh World Heritage – the independent charity dedicated to the proactive conservation of the beautiful city for the benefit of all.
Fara is Head of the Centre for Accessible Environments. The role is fundamental in the mission to drive greater accessibility in the built environment to enable everyone to live, work, travel, and be
The 34th edition of the prestigious World Design Congress will be hosted by the Design Council at the Barbican Centre, recognised worldwide for its iconic brutalist architecture and commitment to
Holly co-founded We Made That in 2006. She is a trusted voice in shaping healthy, fair and well-designed places. She cares deeply about locally-informed and impact-driven outcomes. Her practice
As the Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Design Council, Shamir oversees public affairs, advocacy, and policy activity. He works with government, policymakers, and industry leaders
Kieren is an Associate at Karakusevic Carson, where she leads public sector-led housing projects in the Midlands, London, and in the South. She has extensive experience and knowledge of housing
