Ilse Crawford

Ilse Crawford (1962-) is a designer, teacher, creative director, and founder of Studioilse. She established the Man and Well-being department at the Design Academy Eindhoven, where she served as head for two decades. Crawford pioneers humanistic design by focusing on genuine human needs rather than manufactured ones. Her approach emphasizes creating environments, objects, and experiences that enhance well-being, aiming for positive mental and environmental impacts. This involves considering cause and effect and understanding the larger systems influencing design.