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Collective Innovation Lab (CIL)

 

The Collective Innovation Lab is dedicated to ensuring that diverse voices are heard and valued in human-centred innovation, by facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Our vision is to inform innovators with a deep understanding of users' contexts, lived experiences and values. We foster collaboration across different expertise and cultures by facilitating meaningful conversations that drive inclusive innovation. Through our frameworks and toolkits, we support impactful solutions in industries like healthcare.

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Projects and Tools

Our research projects revolve around developing novel methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and creative strategies that empower diverse groups of stakeholders to participate actively in the innovation process.

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People

Information on members of the Collective Innovation Lab.

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Opportunities

Opportunities to work as part of the Collective Innovation Lab or to collaborate with our researchers.

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Publications

Our collection spans various interdisciplinary design studies, delving into topics such as supporting creative dialogues, multidisciplinary design collaboration, and cross-cultural dynamics in co-design.

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Contact us

Dyson School of Design Engineering
Imperial College London
25 Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DB

design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8888

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