Andy Hyde – Associate

Andy Hyde is an experienced researcher, facilitator, learning designer, project manager and dot joiner. He has worked in many different areas and roles, creating spaces and communities that enable people to share their expertise, experiences and stories. As founder of Go Upstream Ltd, he creates opportunities for disabled people – people with dementia in particular – to work directly with service providers to design more inclusive services. He designs and leads research projects and has shared findings with different audiences including Government, industry, public bodies and academia throughout Europe and beyond.

His interests include:

• The inclusion of communities in service design – in particular, valuing the contribution of marginalised voices
• Healthier, more connected communities
• The future of inclusive services, specifically around mobility
• Working towards a fair and inclusive transition to low-carbon mobility.

Little Weaknesses

• Finding uses for discarded wood – I find it difficult to walk past a skip without taking a look. Just in case.
• Stationery. I love a new pen.
• Beachcombing and coming home with a shell or two.