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Auckland University of Technology

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4.08/20/2025

Encourages students to think creatively.

5.04/30/2025

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Stephen Reay is a Professor of Design in the School of Art and Design at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), serving as Director of Good Health Design, a collaborative design studio. He holds a PhD from the University of Canterbury, an M.Phil. from AUT, and an M.For.Sc. with Distinction. Originally trained in biology and ecology, Reay returned to study design, joining AUT where he was appointed Associate Professor in 2010 and elevated to Professor in 2019. His research investigates design-led approaches to healthcare, focusing on user-centered design, co-design methods, medical device usability, hospital wayfinding, virtual reality in mental health and education, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experiences with health tools. Through Good Health Design, Reay leads multidisciplinary teams of designers, academics, clinicians, and industry professionals to prototype innovative products and services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes.