Ian Hosking

Senior Research Associate, Cambridge Engineering Design Centre

Ian has over 20 years of experience of working in Industry with a focus on the effective application of technology through understanding people’s needs. He first looked at inclusive mobile phones back in 1997 for a major handset manufacturer.

Ian led the team that conducted the ground breaking exclusion study for Vodafone which estimated that 9% of the European population over 16 is excluded from the most basic mobile usage. This work also identified key features that can significantly reduce exclusion.

Ian is also one of the founders of Intrasonics Ltd and was instrumental in the invention of the technology that enables advanced mobile-media interactivity.

Ian joined the Engineering Design Centre at the University of Cambridge in June of this year and is responsible for promoting inclusive design in the UK as part of the KT-EQUAL programme. His interests include the convergence of inclusive and sustainable design. He is also a Fellow of the RSA.