Senior Design Researcher

Annabel Chatwin

Annabel’s background is in Product Design, working in User Research for consumer medical devices over the last 4 years. Her approach is rooted in a fundamental belief: excellent design is built on a foundation of advocating for the user and refined through constant testing against real-world needs.

As a mission-driven researcher, Annabel is particularly passionate about developing products and solutions that provide dignity for vulnerable groups. Drawing research techniques from Human Factors principles, Annabel conducts research with an emphasis on usability, product safety, and repeatability. Her expertise in connected devices allows her to navigate the complex intersection of digital and physical touchpoints, ensuring a seamless user journey across hardware and software.

Most creative when…

Annabel’s best ideas come from creating with her hands. You’ll usually find her at her allotment, gardening, woodworking, sewing, painting, or exploring new creative practices, especially in nature. For her, these moments calm the mind and create space for new ideas to emerge.

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