Lucy Welsh
Lucy Welsh is a Research Associate at Heriot Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design.
Additionally, Lucy instructs fashion and textile students in all aspects of garment construction. Lucy aims to arm the students with the confidence and skills to influence future industry practices by introducing them to sustainable design, materials, and manufacturing methods while reducing waste in the immediate environment.
Events, Projects, News
Design HOPES featured in UKRI Annual Report
Design HOPES were proud to be featured in the recent UKRI Annual Report, showcasing how UKRI investment is being used to solve some of the UK’s greatest challenges
Life Sciences Award Finalists
Design HOPES celebrated the successes of our projects last week at Scotland’s 2026 Life Sciences Conference & Awards
Making Compression Work – for better care and less waste
Earlier this month we spent a productive and informative day at V&A Dundee with the ‘Making Compression Work’ team and Talk Lipoedema
AHRC Commercialisation News
Design HOPES Reusable Theatre Caps project was recently featured in the new AHRC Commercialisation Newsletter
Edinburgh Medical School 300
Design HOPES join the University of Edinburgh Medical School 300 year celebrations
Making Compression Work for People with Lipoedema: Workshop
Success in Images of Research
Sustainable design solutions win commendations and category prizes in University of Strathclyde Images of Research exhibition
Shifting Reflections
In this article, SHIFT symposium co-convenors Dr. Laura MacLean and Dr. Lewis Urquhart reflect on key learnings from the SHIFT symposium, and where it might go next.
Reusable Theatre Caps
Co-designing and introducing eco-friendly, reusable theatre caps at NHS Golden Jubilee
Sustainable Scrubs
Improving hospital scrubs through design interventions to enhance staff comfort and dignity
Making Compression Work
Enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with lipoedema
