STAFF PROFILE
Dr Olivier Cotsaftis
Dr Olivier Cotsaftis, RMIT School of Design, DSI Group.
Dr Olivier Cotsaftis (PhD, MBA) is a transdisciplinary researcher exploring pathways towards regenerative and more-than-human urban futures. At RMIT University School of Design, his work focuses on practical and scalable solutions for sustainable urban development, specifically in the areas of biomaterials and climate adaptation of the public place. Before joining RMIT, Ollie spent 10 years in Industry, engaging with start-ups, not-for-profits, governments and blue-chip companies. He was a design lead at Fjord Design and Innovation and the founder of future ensemble studio. Ollie is also an editorial board member for Research Methods: Biotechnology Design (Cambridge Press, UK).
Contact me about: Research partnerships, Research supervision and Media comments
Keywords: Urban Futures, Regenerative Design, More-than-human Design, Climate Adaptation, Biomaterials
Recent paper: Designing Conditions for Coexistence (Design Studies, 2023)