The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, Royal College of Art
The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design in London is the Royal College of Art’s largest and longest-running centre for design research.
We are an international leader in people-centred and inclusive design – the process of designing products, services and systems for ease of use by the maximum number of people.
Founded in 1991 and endowed by the Helen Hamlyn Trust, our purpose is to conduct design research and projects with industry that will contribute to improving people’s lives.
Our interdisciplinary approach is based around a series of interlocking research activities related to design for ageing, health, work, mobility and cities.
We’ve developed empathic and innovative research methods, working in partnership with a wide range of business, industry, government, academic and third-sector partners.
Our expertise in healthcare has also extended from design policy and information to the development of systems, services and products. Our projects include a total redesign of the interior space of the emergency ambulance.
