Our Team.
We are a team spanning Swansea Bay University Health Board and PDR at Cardiff Metropolitan University. We are working across Wales and with collaborators across the world in our research.
Our Details
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Who We Are
We are a multidisciplinary team of current and former healthcare specialists from Swansea Bay University Health Board and NHS Wales, working alongside researchers at PDR, Cardiff Metropolitan University. Our shared mission is to advance the co-design of assistive technology (AT) to improve lives.
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Our Focus
Our research is inspired by the pioneering PhD work of Dr. Jonathan Howard, which demonstrated the value of co-design in creating personalised AT solutions. Building on this foundation, we bring design expertise to address the challenges of scaling co-design practices, making them more efficient, accessible, and environmentally responsible.
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A History of Collaboration
PDR and Swansea Bay University Health Board have a long-standing partnership in custom medical device design and assistive technology innovation. Our work also extends to complex areas such as head and neck reconstruction—learn more at www.cartis.net.
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Collaborate With Us
We welcome enquiries from organisations and individuals who share our vision for inclusive, user-driven design. If you’re interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Get to Know Us
Jonathan Howard. Advanced Practicioner, The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury.
Previously, Jonathan was a Clinical Scientist at Morriston Hospital, Swansea. He undertook his PhD in custom assistive technology here. He was Lead for the Tidal project.
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Sally Cloke. Independent researcher, writer and designer. Her work in Human Centred Design as an Assistant Researcher at PDR contributed to the Tidal Project.
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Dr. Katie Beverley. Senior Research Fellow (Ecodesign) at PDR. Katie coordinates numerous projects in the field of eco design.
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Prof. Dominic Eggbeer. Prof. of Healthcare Applications of Design at PDR. Specialising in custom medical device design and manufacture, Dominic is also Co-Director of Ride Adapt, who develop adaptive cycling products.
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Emily Parker-Bilbie. Emily contributed to the Tidal project in her role as Designer and Education Creator at PDR.
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We are also supported by the design team at PDR, including Will Pargeter, Stu Clarke and Carmen Wong. Dominik Bini Falconi also contributed to the Tidal proejct during his time at PDR.