​I am a Professor of Design & Design History at Sheffield Hallam University. I have spoken at a number of  conferences around the world, written books, and  had articles published in a number of international design journals.

 

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My academic research covers a wide variety of subjects, all concerned with the relationship between society and technology. 

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