Publications

Over the years, Reach partners have collaborated on a number of publications and articles, giving us the opportunity to reflect on our practice and share our thoughts with the wider design-driven innovation community. Reach members have published many of their own books, online articles, academic papers and other formats (e.g. MOOCs), creating a vast pool of knowledge that we are always seeking to grow.

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Catalysts: Thoughts on Design Research for Meaningful Change

Creatives, designers and researchers often find themselves in the role of ‘Catalysts’ in complex change processes. This might be in projects commissioned by clients or partners or in self-initiated projects. Many of us identify ourselves as activists and ambassadors for system change. The articles in this publication are particularly honing in on creative contributions to … Continue reading “Catalysts: Thoughts on Design Research for Meaningful Change”

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Explorers: Thoughts on Mapping in Design Research

As designers and researchers grapple with more systemic issues, we need to hone our tools and refine our language. Visualising complexity is one of the key ways that we add value in highly collaborative settings and it is something that sets us apart. How can we further add value through mapping? Explorers: Thoughts on Mapping … Continue reading “Explorers: Thoughts on Mapping in Design Research”

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Viewfinders: Thoughts on Visual Design Research

Viewfinders: Thoughts on Visual Design Research, explores the rich potential photography, film and beyond hold for design research.

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Pioneers: Thoughts on Global Design Research

A collection of reflections on global design research, co-funded by STBY and Innovate UK, and written in collaboration with partners across the globe.