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Freyja HarrisResearch Fellow Related Projects < Return to team Freyja Harris Research Fellow Freyja is a design researcher whose interest in design revolves around taking an empathetic approach to meaningful and creative engagement. Her background is in design consultancy where she worked with a range of public and third sector clients. Freyja graduated with a Masters in innovation design and since then has worked on a wide variety of projects. From understanding the experiences and preferences of young people around mental health support to exploring possible futures around research in a critical care setting. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects < Return to team Debra Gill Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects < Return to team Sonya Lizbeth Joseph Research Associate (R&D Service Innovator) Sonya is the Research Associate ( R&D Service Innovator) at the GSA and DHI design team. She is a seasoned design researcher with a diverse design education and a strong motivation to bring about change. She holds an MRes in Healthcare and Design from the Royal College of Art and an MDes in Innovation and Environmental Design from the Glasgow School of Art. Her undergraduate studies were completed in France at the École Supérieure De Design, Troyes, where she earned a BDes in Interior Architecture and Design. Sonya's design approach focuses on developing solutions and systems that are transition-oriented and mission-driven, integrating design practice, design thinking, and strategic vision. She believes that innovation is inherently uncertain and involves doing things differently in unprecedented ways. Sonya has experience working on a variety of projects, encompassing hospital design and enhancing carer support. Her expertise also extends to addressing prenatal and perinatal mental health issues, particularly surrounding miscarriages and pregnancies. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects < Return to team Carrie Thomson Digital Lifelines Scotland Portfolio Lead Carrie is the Portfolio Lead for Digital Lifelines Scotland, a programme supported by the Digital Health and Care Directorate within the Scottish Government and managed by DHI. Carrie also leads the Chief Scientist Office Reducing Drug Deaths Innovation programme, and both programmes are focused on reducing the risk of death and harm for people who use drugs through digital solutions. This joint portfolio links to Carrie’s academic and NHS background in addiction services and draws on her experience from over 10 years at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the Office for Digital Health. An advocate for health and care innovation, she is interested in the role of digital solutions to improve the health outcomes for people who use drugs and to better meet people's needs across health and care. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page