Professor Paul Chamberlain MdesRCA
Co-Director C3RI, Head of Art and Design Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre, Director of Lab4Living and Director of Design Futures
Summary
I am Professor of Design and Co-Director of interdisciplinary research group . I led the 2014 REF submission for UoA 34 and have been submitted to every RAE/REF since 1996. My interests lie in designing and developing tools and methods to encourage and engender social innovation and apply this with a focus on healthcare, disability and ageing.
My work explores the multi-sensory aspects of design and the role of artefacts that define pertinent societal questions as much as present solutions. I have led major interdisciplinary projects securing over £3m of funding from diverse sources including the AHRC, EPSRC, Innovate UK, NIHR, Health Foundation, Marie Curie, British Council, EU, RSA and Royal Society NZ. I have delivered keynote and plenary lectures at leading international venues on innovation strategies and sustainable approaches to design and manufacture that have played a significant role in supporting regional post-industrial reconstruction. I am a graduate of the Royal College of Art and was co-founder and director of London based FLUX Design Ltd.
About
I have published and exhibited widely where my research outcomes have resulted in the design of furniture, medical, healthcare, special needs and therapeutic products and systems. These have accrued two Millennium Product design awards from the Design Council UK, an Independent Living Award and an Innovative Design Award from the UK Housing Association 2017. My work is included in the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum London and the Museum of Modern Art, Prague. I was awarded a major prize in the ‘Imagining Chairs’ category of the ‘Art on Chairs’ international design competition 2013 (sponsored by the Paredes Furniture Design Pole and Institute for Design, Media and Culture Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, Portugal.
I am editor-in-chief of the Design for Health Journal published by Taylor and Francis, visiting Professor and Co-Director of the China Health Care (CHC) International Workstation at China Academy of Arts and a member of the AHRC peer review College.
My research activity ensures our PGRs are actively integrated with the Art and Design Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre's practice-led research agenda and facilitates opportunity for student placements at undergraduate and postgraduate.
Specialist areas of interest
Design and health
Industrial Design
Furniture Design
Co-Design
Interdisciplinary Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
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Current research projects
BuddyWOTCH
Design to care
Improving the experiences of people living with dementia
NESTORE
HOSPITAbLe
Transformational health
Insights into Telehealth and care Technologies (inTaCT)
Frailsafe
Selected research projects
State of the Art of Design Theory in Healthcare
Stigmas
engagingaging
Design thinking with people with Spinal cord injuries
Art on chairs
TacMap
Exhibition in a box
Shape of things to come – medical connection system
loolab
Future bathroom
TacTile sounds system
Furniture
Publications
Journal articles
El Kamali, M., Angelini, L., Caon, M., Dulake, N., Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., ... Mugellini, E. (2023). . International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction.
Chamberlain, P. (2019). . Design for Health, 2 (2), 191-193.
Chamberlain, P., & Craig, C.L. (2017). . Design for health, 1 (1), 3-7.
Chamberlain, P., & Yoxall, A. (2012). . The Design Journal, 15 (1), 57-78.
Burton, M., Reed, H., & Chamberlain, P. (2011). . Journal of Integrated Care, 19 (1), 37-43.
Lawton, R., Gardner, P., Green, B., Davey, C., Chamberlain, P., Phillips, P., & Hughes, G. (2009). An engineered solution to the maladministration of spinal injections. Quality & safety in health care, 18 (6), 492-495.
Chamberlain, P., & Roddis, J. (2003). . The Design Journal, 6 (1), 40-51.
Conference papers
Langley, J., Wheeler, G., Mills, N., & Heron, N. (2020). . In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (Eds.) Design 4 Health 2020, (pp. 314-322). Design 4 Health, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ:
Craig, C., & Fisher, H. (2020). . In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (Eds.) Design4Health, Amsterdam, 1 July 2020 - 3 July 2020 (pp. 105-117). Lab4Living, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ:
Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2020). . In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (Eds.) Design4Health, Amsterdam, 1 July 2020 - 3 July 2020 (pp. 95-104). Lab4Living, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2020). . In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (Eds.) Design4Health, Amsterdam, 1 July 2020 - 3 July 2020 (pp. 95-104). Lab4Living, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
Reed, H., Stanton, A., Sood, A., Joshi, P., & Rane, M. (2020). . In Christer, K., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (Eds.) 6th International Conference on Design4Health, Amsterdam, 1 July 2020 - 3 April 2023 (pp. 123-131). Lab4Living, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ:
Fisher, H., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2019). . The design journal: Proceedings of the 13th EAD conference University of Dundee, 10-12 April 2019, 22 (sup1), 445-461.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2019). . Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, MCCSIS 2019 - Proceedings of the International Conferences on Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2019, Game and Entertainment Technologies 2019 and Computer Graphics, Visualization, Comp, 19-26.
Craig, C., Chamberlain, P., & Fisher, H. (2018). . Design4Health: Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Design4health.
Angelini, L., Caon, M., Mugellini, E., Abou Khaled, O., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2018). . In CHI 2018, Monteal, Canada, 21 April 2018 - 26 April 2018.
Chamberlain, P., & Partridge, R. (2017). . The Design Journal, 20 (Sup 1), S2010-S2021.
Chamberlain, P., & Craig, C. (2017). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Through Design.
Chamberlain, P., & Craig, C. (2016). . In Desmet, P., Fokkinga, S., Ludden, G., Cila, N., & van Zuthem, H. (Eds.) Celebration & Contemplation: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Design and Emotion, Amsterdam, September 27-30, 2016, (pp. 553-557). Amsterdam: Design & Emotion Society:
Chamberlain, P., & Craig, C. (2016). . In Lloyd, P., & Bohemia, E. (Eds.) Proceedings of DRS2016: Design + Ï㽶ÊÓƵ + Society - Future-Focused Thinking, (pp. 1499-1514). London: Design Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Society:
Craig, C., Gubler, U., & Chamberlain, P. (2016). . In 40th College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Harrogate, 28 June 2016 - 30 June 2016.
Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2016). In 1st COTEC-ENOTHE Congress, Galway, Ireland, 15 June 2016 - 19 June 2016.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dexter, M. (2016). . In Langdon, P., Lazar, J., Heylighen, A., & Dong, H. (Eds.) Designing around people : CWUAAT 2016, (pp. 85-94). Switzerland: Springer:
Chamberlain, P., & Craig, C. (2013). . In Human-Computer Interaction. Human-Centred Design Approaches, Methods, Tools, and Environments, (pp. 22-31). Springer Berlin Heidelberg:
Yoxall, A., Heller, B., & Chamberlain, P. (2011). . In Include 2011, Royal College of Art, London, 18 April 2011 - 20 April 2011.
Chamberlain, P. (2010). . Proceedings of DESIGN 2010, the 11th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 163-172.
Chamberlain, P., & Roddis, J. (2005). . In Joining forces: Design research, industries and a new interface for competiveness, University of Art and Design, Helsinki, 22 September 2005 - 24 September 2005.
Chamberlain, P.M., & Bowen, S.J. Designers’ Use of the Artefact in Human-centred Design. In Designing Accessible Technology, (pp. 65-74). Springer-Verlag:
Bowen, S.J., & Chamberlain, P.M. Engaging the Ageing: Designing Artefacts to Provoke Dialogue. In Designing Inclusive Futures, (pp. 35-44). Springer London:
Book chapters
Kiernan, L., de Barros, A.C., Cotrim, T., & Chamberlain, P. (2022). The Future of Design for Health and Wellbeing. In Springer Series in Design and Innovation. (pp. 195-202). Springer International Publishing:
El Kamali, M., Angelini, L., Caon, M., Andreoni, G., Dulake, N., Chamberlain, P., ... Mugellini, E. (2021). Building Trust and Companionship in e-Coaching Through Embodiment. In Ï㽶ÊÓƵ for Development. (pp. 195-204). Springer International Publishing:
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2021). . In Andreoni, G., & Mambretti, C. (Eds.) Digital Health Technology for Better Aging. A Multidisciplinary Approach. (pp. 29-52). Cham, Switzerland: Springer:
Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2017). . In Dastbaz, M., Arabnia, H., & Akhgar, B. (Eds.) Technology for smart futures. (pp. 289-301). London: Springer:
Chamberlain, P., Mawson, S., & Wolstenholme, D. (2017). . In Tsekleves, E., & Cooper, R. (Eds.) Design for health. (pp. 216-240). Abingdon: Routledge:
Chamberlain, P., & Dieng, P. (2013). . In Ng, A.W.Y., & Chan, A.H.S. (Eds.) Signs and symbols for workplace and public use. (pp. 147-162). Hauppauge, New York: Nova Science Publishers:
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., & Mountain, G. (2011). . In Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and development work relating to assistive technology 2010-11. (pp. 28-29). Department of Health:
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., & Mountain, G. (2011). . In Bartolo, H. (Ed.) Sustainable Intelligent manufacturing. (pp. 777-784). Portugal: IST Press:
Chamberlain, P., & Dieng, P. (2011). . In The role of inclusive design in making social innovation happen. RCA:
Bowen, S., & Chamberlain, P. (2008). . In Langdon, P., Clarkson, J., & Robinson, P. (Eds.) Designing inclusive futures. (pp. 35-44). London: Springer:
Chamberlain, P. (2007). . In Collina, L., & Scullica, F. (Eds.) Designing designers : unbranded design for for new user expectations, in East and West. (pp. 35-40). Milan: Edizioni POLI.Design
Chamberlain, P., Gardner, P., & Lawton, R. (2007). . In Michel, R. (Ed.) Design research now - essays and selected projects. (pp. 99-116). Birkhaeuser-Springer:
Chamberlain, P. (1992). . In Puttman, A. (Ed.) International Design Yearbook: 1992. London: Thames and Hudson
Reports
Barclay, S., Clarkson, J., Craig, C., Chamberlain, P., & Fisher, H. (2020). Marie Curie Design to Care: Phase 1 Final Report. Marie Curie.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2019). . NESTORE.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2018). . NESTORE.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2018). . NESTORE.
Chamberlain, P., Craig, C., & Dulake, N. (2018). . NESTORE.
Chamberlain, P., Reed, H., Burton, M., Yoxall, A., Akan, E., Can, A., ... Çakırusta, A. (2017). . Turkey: Vitra.
Chamberlain, P., Wolstenholme, D., Dexter, M., & Seals, E. (2015). . Sheffield: Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Theses / Dissertations
O'Connor, E.F. (2017). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Kivland, S., Shaw, B., & Chamberlain, P.
Bec, R. (2015). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Dearden, A., Chamberlain, P., & Copeland, R.
Ramli, S.H. (2014). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Rust, C., Chamberlain, P., & Bowen, S.
Walters, P.J. (2005). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Chamberlain, P., Fisher, T., Press, M., & Tomes, A.
Artefacts
Chamberlain, P. (2020). . [Steel and bronze].
Chamberlain, P. (2018). . [Mixed Media- Furniture].
Chamberlain, P. (2011). . [Artefact].
Chamberlain, P., & Christian, P. (1986). . [metal].
Chamberlain, P., & Dulake, N. (n.d.). . [Mixed media _ electronics].
Exhibitions
Chamberlain, P. (1994). . Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art.
Chamberlain, P. (2011). . Building Centre.
Chamberlain, P. (2021). . [Wood]. Venice, Italy.
Dulake, N., Chamberlain, P., Soreny, C., & Vickers, E. (2023). . [Projection, film, photography]. Somerset House, London.
Designs
Craig, C., Fisher, H., & Chamberlain, P. (2019). . [Various: photographs, artefacts, written text].
Presentations
Langley, J., Wolstenholme, D., Craig, C., & Chamberlain, P. (2015). . Presented at: Innovation Learning Network Ageing Series (part of the Virtual Thursday programme), 2015
Other publications
Chamberlain, P. (2003). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ:
Other activities
Editor-in-Chief, Design for Health Journal (Taylor & Francis)
Visiting Professor and Co-Director of the China Health Care (CHC) International Workstation at China Academy of Arts
Member of Peer review college AHRC
Member of the CHEAD
Member of the Design Theme Advisory Group AHRC (2017/18)
Jury member, Design Bloc, Prague, Czech Republic (2017)
Reviewer for Design Journal, Ashgate Publishing, UK
Reviewer for Engineering & Physical Sciences Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Council UK
Reviewer for Leverhume Trust, UK
Reviewer for Journal of Systems and software, Elsevier.
Reviewer for Journal of Applied Ergonomics
Reviewer for Qatar National Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Fund.
Reviewer for BMJ - Supportive and Palliative Care 2017
Arts Panel member for Funacao para a Ciencia e a Technologia (FCT), Ministry of Technology in Portugal 2014 and 2017
International jury member for the 2010 International Bicycle Design Competition organised by the Cycling & Health Tech R&D Centre and sponsored by the Department of Industrial Technology, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan.
Member of Scientific committee, SIM, Conference, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal 2013
Expert advisor for AHRC funded project ‘Multi sensory environments in Dementia care, the role of design’, Kingston University 2013/14
International jury member for the Design Turkey Industrial Design Awards 2014. Organised by the International Societies of Industrial Design Turkey
AHRC advisor Design to Care Programme 2017/19
Jury member Design Bloc, Prague, Czech Republic 2017
Swiss National Science Foundation 2017
Member of Scientific Committee, CWUAAT Cambridge University 2017
Postgraduate supervision
The reclamation of patient narrative: Interrogating patient experience of genetic conditions through film
Doctoral researchers completed
I have examined PhDs at the following institutions: Royal College of Art, Cambridge University, University of Brighton, Cardiff Met University, University of Ireland, Loughborough University, University of Lancaster, University of Dundee, Swinburne University AU.
Knowledge in the Making – The role of making in creating knowledge
A critical artefact methodology
Investigating Participatory Design Methods for Collaborative Development of Surgical Tools
Creating Games to Promote Physically Active Lifestyles among Adolescents aged 11-14