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Dr Stuart English

Associate Professor

Department: Northumbria School of Design

A specialist in design led innovation, Dr. English leads a portfolio of postgraduate programmes, he is creator of Ideas-lab and has returned outputs in all five of the University’s REF submissions (2013, 2008, 2001, 1996 and 1992). His work on relational problem framing has initiated new methods, new products and new IP through an inclusive approach based on design led entrepreneurship. This addresses multi and cross-disciplinary contexts bounded by clarity of market objectives, and has led to numerous new companies and filed patents. The concept of multiple perspective problem framing developed by English as part of a PhD by publication (2011) provides the foundation for the development of ongoing academic collaboration, new postgraduate curricula, intellectual property and commercial value for business both through contract research and CPD.

Stuart English

A specialist in design led innovation, Dr. Stuart English is Associate Professor at Northumbria University. As a member of the design school executive he has undertaken leadership roles as director of taught postgraduate, head of industrial design and director of enterprise and engagement and his research has contributed to all six of the University’s REF submissions (2021, 2013, 2008, 2001, 1996 and 1992). English’s work on relational problem framing has initiated new methods, new products and new IP through an inclusive approach based on design led entrepreneurship. This addresses multi and cross-disciplinary contexts bounded by clarity of market objectives, and has led to numerous new companies and filed patent in fields ranging from healthcare to packaging and exhibition systems. The concept of multiple perspective problem framing developed by English as part of a PhD by publication (2010) provides the foundation for the development of ongoing academic collaboration, new postgraduate curricula, intellectual property and commercial value for business both through contract research and CPD.

 

  • Please visit the Pure Research Information Portal for further information
  • Implementing Evidence-Based Design to Improve Adherence in Self-Administered Treatment Technology, Elmansy, R., English, S. 1 Oct 2023, In: Design Management Journal
  • Designing for patient empowerment: The application of multiple perspective problem framing in the development of Noctura 400 sleep mask, English, S., Elmansy, R. 4 Aug 2022, Academic Design Management Conference ADMC22
  • Unblocking the Circular Economy, Scott-Harden, S., English, S., Skanda, A., Schurg, L., Elleke, K., Morison, B. 2 Nov 2020, Design revolutions: IASDR 2019 Conference Proceedings. Volume 1: Change, Voices, Open., Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University Press
  • Encouraging reflective practice through action research process models, English, S. 11 Jun 2018, Transition in, through and out of higher education, Abingdon, Taylor & Francis
  • Face masks, Medical aids, Light treatment apparatus [medical use], English, S., Hewitt, I., Richard, K., Holland, M. 7 Mar 2018
  • A design-relevant mindfulness device, Rojas, F., English, S., Young, R., Spencer, N. 6 Sep 2017, In: The Design Journal
  • A design-relevant mindfulness device, Rojas, F., English, S., Young, R., Spencer, N. 12 Apr 2017, EAD12 2017 | Design for Next
  • Cartridge, medical apparatus and method, English, S., Kirk, R., Holland, M. 26 Dec 2017
  • Cartridge, medical apparatus and method, English, S., Richard, K., Holland, M. 6 Dec 2017
  • Bridging Mindfulness and Design, Rojas, F., English, S., Young, R., Spencer, N. 23 Jul 2016, UD16 – SUR/VIVAL

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  • Creativity Works (ERDF), Bailey, M. (Principal Investigator), English, S. (Co Investigator), European Commission, 01/06/16 - 28/01/19, £229,779.00
  • Creative Fuse North East, Bailey, M. (Principal Investigator), English, S. (Co Investigator), Arts & Humanities Research Council, 01/01/16 - 31/12/17, £468,671.00

  • Please visit the Pure Research Information Portal for further information
  • Other: Cartridge, medical apparatus and method. Patent granted in USA 2017
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD. Patent granted in Japan 2017
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD. Patent granted in Mexico 2016
  • Other: CARTRIDGE AND MEDICAL APPARATUS. Patent application published in Hong Kong 2016
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD Patent granted in Australia 2016
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD Patent granted in China 2016
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD. Patent granted ratified and published in Spain 2016
  • Other: CARTRIDGE AND MEDICAL APPARATUS Patent granted in Europe 2015
  • Other: Cartridge, medical apparatus and method. Patent application published in New Zealand 2015
  • Other: CARTRIDGE, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD. Patent application published in South Korea 2014

  • Fernando Rojas Otero An Investigation Into the Potential of a Mindful Design Intervention in Academic Multidisciplinary Collaborative Design Settings, to Reveal Designer Values and to Enhance Social Interaction Start Date: 07/10/2014 End Date: 22/10/2020
  • Victor Martinez Perez Facilitating Sustainability of a Product's Lifecycle Impact in the Early Stages of Product Development Start Date: 19/09/2011 End Date: 05/04/2016
  • Rafiq Elmansy Exploring the Role of Design Thinking in Improving Patient Adherence to Self- Administered Treatment Technology Start Date: 01/10/2017 End Date: 01/10/2021

  • Design Studies PhD July 14 2011
  • Education PGCE January 01 1990


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