Yong Hun Lim

Dr Yong Hun Lim

  • Deputy Head of Department - Design and Engineering
  • Poole House P211, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

Yonghun is the Deputy Head of Department and the programme leader for BA (Hons) Product Design Futures within the Department of Design & Engineering, in the Faculty of Science & Technology. Additionally, he fulfills the role of coordinator for the department's final year degree show, known as the Festival of Engineering & Design (FoDE).

His expertise lies in human-centered design innovation, with a particular focus on fostering psychosocial inclusivity in design. This encompasses dimensions such as Cognitive, Emotional, Social, and Value constructs. His research endeavours are dedicated to enhancing both individual and communal well-being, as well as improving the quality of life across diverse contexts.

Yonghun has made significant contributions to various research projects sponsored by esteemed entities such as Sainsbury’s, Motability, Heathrow Airport Ltd., and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

Furthermore, Yonghun holds fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy (HEA)...

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Research

Research expertise: Inclusive design; Co-design/Participatory design; Human-centred design/User-centred design; Psychosocial inclusivity in design

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

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Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Reduced inequalities

"Reduce inequality within and among countries"

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Sustainable cities and communities

"Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable"

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Journal Articles

  • Bateson, M.J. and Lim, Y., 2024. Bridging the gap: a multidisciplinary approach to integrated care solutions for the aging population. Proceedings of the Design Society, 4, 1557-1566.
  • Williams, R.C. and Lim, Y., 2024. Designing positive emotional experiences of wearable medical technology for type 1 diabetes. Proceedings of the Design Society, 4, 1697-1706.
  • Laschok, Z.M. and Lim, Y.H., 2021. DYSLEXIA AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT; A PRODUCT FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH THE INTENT OF IMPROVING SELF-ESTEEM. Proceedings of the Design Society, 1, 1323-1332.
  • Lim, Y., Giacomin, J. and Nickpour, F., 2021. What Is Psychosocially Inclusive Design? A Definition with Constructs. Design Journal, 24 (1), 5-28.
  • Lim, Y., Giacomin, J., Yin, Y. and Nickpour, F., 2019. A first-time investigation of psychosocial inclusivity in design: Inclusive supermarket design for older individuals. Journal of Design Research, 17 (2-4), 93-124.
  • Lim, Y., Nickpour, F. and Giacomin, J., 2016. Beyond accessible mobility: Insights into psychosocial inclusivity dimensions in personal transport. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 229, 571-581.

Chapters

  • Spinelli, G., Micocci, M., Tsekleves, E., Wang, Y.H., Martin, W., Lim, Y. and Shamim, U., 2020. Contemporary themes in the design of AT for the ageing population: Materiality, co-design and cultural influences. Design of Assistive Technology for Ageing Populations, Intelligent Systems Reference Library. Springer, Cham, 41-58.

Conferences

  • Hossain, M.S. et al., 2024. Using human-centred design (HCD) to develop community-led interventions for preventing drowning among children under 2 years in rural Bangladesh. In: the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention & Safety Promotion (Safety 2024). 2-4 September 2024 Delhi, India. Injury Prevention, 30 (207), A42 BMJ.
  • Laschok, Z.M. and Lim, Y.H., 2021. Dyslexia and Self-development; A product for primary school classrooms to encourage social interaction with the intent of improving self-esteem. In: International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 21) 16-20 August 2021 Gothenburg, Sweden.
  • Lim, Y., Giacomin, J. and Nickpour, F., 2018. Beyond Accessible Aisles? Psychosocial Inclusivity of Shopping Experience: an ethnographic investigation. In: DRS2018 25-28 June 2018 Limerick, Ireland.
  • Lim, Y., Nickpour, F. and Giacomin, J., 2016. Mentality Shift in Inclusive Design: From Physical to Psychosocial Inclusion. In: 8th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT 16) 21-23 March 2016 Cambridge, UK.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F., 2015. Psychosocial Inclusion in Design A definition and framework. In: Include 2015 17-18 September 2015 Royal College of Art, UK.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F., 2015. Inclusive design; From physical to psychosocial - A literature analysis toward a definition of psychosocial dimensions in design. Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED, 9 (DS 80-09), 45-56.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F., 2014. Psychosocial inclusion: A Framework for Design. In: 7th Annual Student Research Conference 2014 (ResCon14) 23-26 June 2014 Brunel University London.

Reports

Theses

  • Lim, Y., 2018. Psychosocial Inclusivity in Design: A Definition and Dimensions. PhD Thesis. Department of Design, Brunel University London.

Exhibitions

  • Lim, Y.. Made in Brunel (Annual design showcase of Brunel University London). Oxo Tower, Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH. 14-17 June 2012.
  • Lim, Y.. Made in Brunel (Annual design showcase of Brunel University London). Oxo Tower, Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH. 16-19 June 2016.
  • Lim, Y., Nickpour, F. and Giacomin, J.. [Poster exhibition] Mentality Shift in Inclusive Design: From Physical to Psychosocial inclusion. The 8th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT 16). University of Cambridge, UK. 22 March 2016.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F.. [Poster exhibition] Psychosocial Inclusion in Design A definition and framework. Include 2015. Royal College of Art, UK. 17-18 September 2015.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F.. [Poster exhibition] Inclusive design: from physical to psychosocial - a literature analysis towards a definition of psychosocial dimensions in design. 20th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 15) Vol 9: User-Centred Design. Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy. 27-30 July 2015.
  • Lim, Y. and Nickpour, F.. [Poster exhibition] Psychosocial inclusion: A Framework for Design. 7th Annual Student Research Conference 2014 (ResCon14). Bruenl University London, UK. 23-26 June 2014.

Profile of Teaching PG

  • MDes Project
  • Individual Masters Project (EPM and DM Masters Project )

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Design Projects 1
  • Design Projects 3
  • Product Design Projects 2B
  • Team Project
  • Design Studies 1
  • Design Futures Projects 2A
  • Design Futures Projects 2B
  • Design Futures Projects 3

Invited Lectures

  • Psychosocial inclusive design in care home design, Winchester School of Art/University of Southampton, 28 Jun 2024 more
  • Design Research Methodology: Case Study, KMITL, Thailand, 21 Aug 2021 more

Grants

  • Psychosocial inclusivity in medical device design (BU Design and Engineering QR, 21 Mar 2021, 30 Nov 2023). In Progress
  • Psychosocial inclusivity in older people’ smart supermarket shopping (BU Design and Engineering QR, 07 Dec 2022). Completed
  • Drowning Prevention for newly mobile infants under 2 years in Bangladesh (National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 01 Nov 2022). In Progress
  • Psychosocial inclusivity in design (BU Design and Engineering QR, 21 Mar 2021). Completed
  • Psychosocial inclusivity in design (BU Design and Engineering QR, 18 Apr 2019). Completed

External Responsibilities

  • Royal Society of Arts, Judge for the Pupil Design Awards (2024), https://www.thersa.org/pupil-design-awards
  • UWE, Field External Examiner (2024-2028)
  • Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, External advisor for a programme review (2024)
  • Coventry University and CUC (Communication University of China), External panel member for programme approval (2023)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Accreditation Panel member (2021-)
  • IASDR Conference, Reviewer (2019-)

Internal Responsibilities

  • Department Internationalisation Lead, Design and Engineering
  • Deputy Head of Department, Design and Engineering
  • Interim Deputy Head of Department, Design and Engineering
  • Programme leader, BA (Hons) Product Design Futures, Design and Engineering
  • FoDE (Festival of Design & Engineering: final year degree show) Coordinator, Department of Design and Engineering
  • Committee member, BU Department Inclusivity Committee
  • Member, Quality Assurance and Enhancement Group (QAEG)

Conference Presentations

  • DESIGN 2024, 20 May 2024, Cavtat, Croatia
  • ICED2021, 16 Aug 2021, Gothenburg, Sweden
  • UD2016, 21 Aug 2016, York, UK
  • ICED 15, 27 Jul 2015, Milan, Italy

Qualifications

  • PGCert in Education Practice (Bournemouth University, 2020)
  • PhD in Design Research (Brunel University London, UK, 2018)
  • MSc in Integrated Product Design (Brunel University London, UK, 2012)
  • BFA in Craft Design (Cheongju University, South Korea, 2008)

Honours

  • Exceptional Support Staff 2017 Award, 6th Student Led Teaching Awards (nominee shortlist) (Brunel University London, 2017)
  • 2nd winner of The BT Innovative Design Prize 2012 (Certified) (BT (British Telecom), 2012)
  • Winner of the 2012 Jaguar Land Rover Design challenge (Certified) (JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), 2012)
  • Joenbook Art Awards (Joenbook Art Awards, South Korea, 2007)
  • KDC 36th National University Design Awards (KDC, South korea, 2007)

Memberships

  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Member (2021-),
  • Higher Education Academy (HEA), Fellow (2020-),

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