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Personal profile
Biography
Professor of Practice Flynn has expertise in the commercial and academic applications of Industrial Design in healthcare. Her commercial experience includes working with Invetech and with Philips Design, the design group within Philips. A ten year period with Invetech included designing Histopathology equipment for Leica amongst other scientific and medical products in multidisciplinary teams. Prior to joining Monash University, she was based in the Asian Pacific region for 15 years managing business and design development for Philips Design over various locations and different teams. While based in Singapore with the Asian & Pacific market team, Philips healthcare, a regional hospital group and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Flynn led the user centred design development program of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management pilot program, informing Philips telehealth solutions.
Since 2015 Flynn has been founding Co-Director of Monash University Design Health Collab, an interdisciplinary research lab at the intersection of Design and Health. Her research takes place at the center of the complex ecosystem of health services including patients, clinicians, nurses, device manufacturers, medical researchers, engineers, and healthcare management. People-centered design research is the preferred approach to understanding and activating significant, high- impact healthcare services and products in the world.
Practice Highlights, 1985 -
Monash University Professor, Co-Director Design Health Collab
Philips Singapore Design Manager, Director
Philips Singapore Business Development Director
Philips Taiwan Senior Account Design Manager
Invetech Design Manager
Invetech Sdn Bhd Business Development Manager
Invetech Sr Industrial Design Consultant
RMIT Sessional lecturer
Satherley Design Industrial Design Consultant
Ogle Design Industrial Designer
Philips Holdings Ltd Designer
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 SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Industrial Design, BA Arts, RMIT University
15 Jan 1981 → 15 Dec 1983
Award Date: 1 May 1984
External positions
Design Manager / Branch Director, Philips Design (Singapore)
15 Jan 2005 → 15 Apr 2015
Senior Account Design Manager, Philips Design (Taiwan)
1 Oct 2000 → 15 Dec 2004
Business Development Manager, Invetech Sdn Bhd
15 Apr 1996 → 1 Apr 1999
Design Manager, Invetech Pty Ltd
1 Jun 1990 → 15 Sept 2000
Design Consultant, Satherley Design Associates
1 Jun 1986 → 15 Dec 1988
Industrial Designer, Ogle Design
1 Apr 1985 → 1 Jun 1987
Industrial Designer, Philips Design (Taiwan)
15 Nov 1983 → 1 Apr 1985
Research area keywords
- Design for Health
- Design Innovation
- Industrial Design
- Human Centered Design
- Co-design
- Co-Creation
- Participatory Design
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Paradigm: Rugged X-ray CT Scanner for Mobile Care Delivery
Gonzales, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Skeats, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zbijewski, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aung, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Camens, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thiessen, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hwang, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morfuni, R. (Project Manager), Robinson, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Laubscher, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
31/01/25 → 30/11/26
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Optimal Ageing
Lim, Y. Y. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kulic, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Grundy, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batstone, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Olivier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson Rajaratnam, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cornish, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anderson, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Klein, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Browning, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pase, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNaney, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Srikanth, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callisaya, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carreno-Medrano, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cronin, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Fripp, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kothari, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Toms, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Browne, E.-J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Neilson, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Orelowitz, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Udagedara, I. B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), De Chaumont Rambert, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Haddock, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pitt, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pearman, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Lethlean, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Skye, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cai, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jackson, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Little, K. (Project Manager), Cook, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Foley, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Foley, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Varma, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Turner, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Manifold, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McNaney, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
ARC - Australian Research Council, Flagstaff Group Limited, Future Wellness Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Aunty Grace Pty Ltd, Andromeda Robotics Holdings Pty Ltd
25/05/23 → 25/05/28
Project: Research
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Self-service airport security checkpoint
Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aung, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Camens, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morfuni, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thiessen, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hwang, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kalms, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Coxon, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laubscher, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Millward, T. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Luzuriaga, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Webb, I. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ma, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lertruangamorn, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lu, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Ma, Y. (Associate Investigator (AI))
30/09/21 → 30/08/26
Project: Research
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Optimising the delivery of antenatal interventions in public healthcare: Improving equity, access and engagement for better maternal and neonatal health outcomes
Harrison, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Teede, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McIntosh, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callander, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palmer, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Enticott, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moran, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mol, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lim, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
1/06/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Asia-Pacific resilient hospitals and health facilities initiative
Abrahams, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bone, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Capon, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cameron, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Reilly, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sikic, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tomkins, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leder, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ramirez, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Flynn, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heiss, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Munasinghe, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Su, T. T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Masayuni, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Achour, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Humphrey, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Abo, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Warren, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Samuel, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Camacho-Vasconez, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bailey, S. (Project Manager) & Law, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/24 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
Research output
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Understanding and integrating the needs and preferences of people living with dementia in the inpatient setting: a qualitative study
Lennox, A., Goodwin, D., Leavold, F., Nicol, R., Srikanth, V., Ayton, D., Berends, M., Thiessen, M., Flynn, D. & Moran, C., 2025, In: BMC Geriatrics. 25, 1, 11 p., 342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Reimagining patient-centered multimedia distraction strategies in the emergency department
Macpherson, I. S., Page, R., Kuhn, L., Flynn, D. & Blecher, G. E., 2024, DRS2024: Research Papers. Gray, C., Hekkert, P., Forlano, L. & Ciuccarelli, P. (eds.). Boston USA: Design Research Society, 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Security Self-Screening A Passenger-Focused Approach
Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Laubscher, M., Morfuni, R., Gonzales, B., Flynn, D. & Aung, N., 7 Jun 2024, IMX 2024 - Proceedings of the 2024 ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences. New York NY USA: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 342-348 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Building impact: Embedding design PhD researchers in industry contexts
Heiss, L., Mcgee, T., Page, R., Aung, N. & Flynn, D., 2023, The 7th International Conference for Design Education Researchers. Jones, D., Borekci, N., Clemente, V., Corazzo, J., Lotz, N., Merete Nielsen, L. & Noel, L.-A. (eds.). Design Research Society, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Improving the Inpatient Care of People Living with Dementia: A Rapid Literature Review and Qualitative Study
Lennox, A., Goodwin, D., Moran, C., Leavold, F., Nicol, R., Srikanth, V., Ayton, D., Gardam, M., Thiessen, M. & Flynn, D., Feb 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: BehaviourWorks Australia. 45 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
Prizes
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2021 Good Design Award, Design Research - Gold Winner: Hand Hygiene Management
Armstrong, M. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Hinds, J. (Recipient), Campbell, D. (Recipient), John, K. (Recipient), Morfuni, R. (Recipient), Kerley, B. (Recipient), Taniar, D. (Recipient) & Yuce, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Victorian Premier's Design Award, Design Strategy - Finalist: Emergency Department Futures
Mcgee, T. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Coxon, S. (Recipient) & Joe, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2021 Victorian Premier's Design Awards, Student Design - Finalist: Emergency Department Futures
Mcgee, T. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Coxon, S. (Recipient) & Joe, K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Designers Australia Awards, Use Category - Award of Merit: Blundstone Intelligent Footwear
Page, R. (Recipient), Wilson, E. (Recipient), Dickinson, A. (Recipient), McCormack, J. (Recipient), Armstrong, M. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Kidd, R. (Recipient), Brown, H. (Recipient), Morfuni, R. (Recipient) & Kerley, B. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2022 Good Design Award, Design Research, Gold Winner: Blundstone Intelligent Footwear for Healthcare
Wilson, E. (Recipient), Page, R. (Recipient), Dickinson, A. (Recipient), McCormack, J. (Recipient), Armstrong, M. (Recipient), Flynn, D. (Recipient), Kidd, R. (Recipient), Morfuni, R. (Recipient) & Kerley, B. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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United States Patent and Trademark Office (External organisation)
Morfuni, R. (Inventor), Flynn, D. (Inventor), Page, R. (Inventor), Armstrong, M. (Inventor), Alan, T. (Inventor) & Brenker, J. (Inventor)
26 Mar 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent
Press/Media
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US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: 'S&T Technology is Keeping our Skies Safe'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
17/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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CNET: 'Skip Those Long TSA Airport Lines? These New Self-Service Screening Pods Could Help'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
11/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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FOX NEWS: 'TSA to test self-screening airport security'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
21/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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NEW YORK POST: 'Airport security will soon be ‘like fast food kiosks’ with self-service screening'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
19/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: 'A Self-Service Screening Option is Coming to the Airport'
Aung, N., Flynn, D., Camens, M., Thiessen, M., Hwang, I., Kalms, N., Coxon, S., Morfuni, R., Laubscher, M., Millward, T., Luzuriaga, J., Webb, I., Ma, H., Lertruangamorn, B., Lu, S., Ma, Y., Perez Escobar, R., Gonzales, B., Skeats, A., Schneider, T., Koehne, S. & Hess, M.
30/11/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature