DRS P.S!

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+01:00

Inspace | Edinburgh

Design HOPES
Publisher/HostDesign HOPES
DRS P.S!
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After a week of presentations, workshops, and panels at DRS26, this debrief session will unpack (and repack) key themes and questions...
About this Event

How do we value (and make best use of) design-led research? In a field noted for its pluralistic approaches, how can we articulate and mobilise the potential and value of this diverse form of practice? What gets lost in translation between design, academia and civic society? In a world that is ‘unthinkable’, how can design-led research help us locate a more hopeful future?

Doors at 10:30am, light refreshments provided, with chances to mingle before and after the event. Part of DRS26 Fringe.

Part 1:

Panel including;

Dr Maria Maclennan, (Edinburgh College of Art)

Dr Silke Hofmann, (Inclusive Clothing Design Practitioner and Researcher)

Dr Iohanna Nicenboim, (IT:U Linz)

Dr Cristina Zaga, (Tu Twente)

Mafalda Gamboa, (Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg)

Prof Paul Coulton, (Lancaster University)

Prof Dan Lockton, (Norwich University of the Arts)

Prof John Vines, (University of Edinburgh)

Lewis Just, (Andthen)

Helen Milne (Eindhoven University of Technology)

Joanna Boehnert (Bath Spa University)


Hosted by;

Prof Steve Cross
Prof Steve Cross is a research communication consultant and comedian. He used to have real jobs at Wellcome, Nesta and UCL before becoming freelance to support experts of all kinds to communicate their ideas better. Steve works in academia, charities, cultural organisations and corporates to help smart folk to get their knowledge out into the world more effectively. Steve is an Honorary Professor in Practice at UCL, a Wellcome Engagement Fellow, and the founder of Science Showoff, where scientists make jokes about their work on stage. Find Steve every week using academic philosophy to answer kids' questions on his podcast, Philosophy Playdate or book him at http://drstevecross.com


Part 2:

A facilitated open-mic open forum - bring and share your views on these topics and more!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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