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Lynne Craig specializes in Design Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Senior Lecturer and the Academic Co-Director at the Edinburgh Futures Institute. She holds a significant background in digital anthropology, focusing on the intersections of technology, material culture, identity, and craft. Craig's research touches upon themes such as Human Robotic Interaction (HRI) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI), with a particular interest in 'Computational Adornment' and the implications of emerging technologies on identity and experience. Her previous professional roles include serving as the Founder Director of the Digital Anthropology Lab at the London College of Fashion and as a Research Fellow in the Knowledge Transfer Partnership for Birmingham City University's Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre. Lynne's contributions to the field have been recognized in various media outlets including the New York Financial Times and BBC World Service. She has received several awards, including the prestigious Heriot Watt University Club medal for Design. Lynne is active in promoting diversity in tech entrepreneurship and has supported over 100 startups across Europe. She also emphasizes innovative teaching methodologies that combine craft practices with applied anthropological methods in her courses.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, UK
Lynne Craig teaches and leads interdisciplinary research in Design Informatics, focusing on the integration of data science and design.
Digital Anthropology Lab, London College of Fashion • London, UK
Established a research culture that explores play-based design engineering and physical computing in fashion.
Birmingham City University, Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre • Birmingham, UK
Led a project founding a spin-out company, developing innovative technologies for the fashion retail sector.
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