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
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
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
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
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
Penelope is a generalist. She has a collaborative approach to finding solutions to the complex and varied issues of planning, design, sustainability, engagement, and strategy. Her broad experience
Susana is Programme Lead for Innovation at the Design Council, where she leads programmes that bring skills, capability and innovation together to deliver impact. Her work focuses on embedding Design
Richard is currently the Executive Director of Architecture and Facilities for Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He is also a Director for Richard Lyndon Design – a multi-disciplinary
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
