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Rise of the machines: Has rapid prototyping evolved faster than the software used to create it?

Design methodology for the application of rapid prototyping in the iterative design of organic forms, and limitations dictated by current computer aided design (CAD) packages.
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Creating Biofidelic Phantom Anatomies of the Colorectal Region for Innovations in Colorectal Surgery

Development of a replicated colorectal region for use in laparoscopic instrument innovation.
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Assessing Instrument Usage Patterns in Multiple Long Duration Colorectal Surgical Procedures to elicit design needs

Performing a case study on several separate high definition recordings of laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy procedures to assess the actions performed by the surgeon.
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Developing a Framework to Understand Decision Making during Laparoscopic Procedures for Innovation in Colorectal Surgery

Developing preliminary framework to bridge the gap between the separate processes which affect surgeons’ decision making abilities.
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Studying Patterns of Laparoscopic Surgery Instrument Use in Long Duration Colorectal Surgical Procedures

A case study was performed on the laparoscopic portion of a Sigmoid colectomy to pilot a method of categorising surgical instrument use during long duration colorectal procedures.
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Design Practice & Education

We are actively engaged in research for design education, continuing professional development and design practice.
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Design for Health

Our user-centered work in health and wellness focuses on humanising technology that benefits both patients and clinicians.
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Design for Sustainability & Society

Our research projects take a design led approach to framing and tackling societal, environmental and consumption issues.
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Human Factors in industry

Our research on work related musculoskeletal disorders examines occupational health and industrial ergonomics.
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