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Research interests
Mark's research looks at the role digital technology has on our experience of the natural world around us, specifically how digital technology can act as a transitory tool to create belonging in new spaces. He does this using participatory and systemic design methods with speculative design to create design interventions in the physical space that ask questions and raise awareness of our use of technology and the impact on our awareness of time and space and the world around us.
Mark uses participatory design as a tool to provoke questioning and self-awareness of our relationship, experience & understanding with the physical environment. Through this, his practice based research looks at the intersection of art, design and technology and the impact they have in shaping culture and society.
Mark works specifically on projects about social wellbeing and community building that are cross-disciplinary, collaborative and creative, where digital interactive design and user experience is used to build awareness and engagement.
External positions
Visiting Lecturer, UX Design
1 Sept 2021 → 6 Sept 2024
Visiting Lecturer, University of Westminster
2015 → …
Visiting Lecturer, University of the Arts London
2010 → …
London College of Fashion, Multimedia Lecturer, University of the Arts London
Jan 2009 → Jul 2018
Interactive Design Consultant
Oct 2006 → …
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Projects
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Connected Downs: A co-designed exploration of a teenagers relationship with digital technology and the world around them, bringing rural and urban landscapes together.
Wells, M., Collins, E., Anzoletti, S. (Other), Balinska-Smith, P. (Other), Bartlett, S. (Other), Batkin, K. (Other), Blackwell, R. (Other), Buckland, K. (Other), Carter, H. (Curator/Producer), Cromberge, A. (Other), Domm, E. (Other), Green, A. (Curator/Producer), Gillanders, J. (Other), Guy De Quin, R. (Other), Kiley, R. (Other), Matthews, E. (Other), Nnamaka, A. (Other), Newman, F. (Curator/Producer), Nightingale, M. (Other) & Seaman, A. (Other) & 9 others, , 3 Jul 2024Research output: Non-textual output › Exhibition
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Brow: No.1. Process
Collins, E. (Creator), Wells, M., Calandre, E., Arran, C., Hatfield, D., Findley, J. & Taylor, R., 1 Apr 2023, 74 p. Brighton : Brighton: University of Brighton.Research output: Other contribution
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User Experience Design: An Introduction to Creating Interactive Digital Spaces
Wells, M., 20 Jul 2023, 1 ed. Laurence King Publishing. 160 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book - authored › peer-review
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Co-innovate: 8 week pilot
Bouette, M. & Wells, M., 6 Sept 2022, University of Brighton.Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Picturing statistical narratives: – A century of data visualisation in public relations
Cope, J. & Wells, M., 5 Apr 2018, Visual Public Relations: Strategic Communication Beyond Text. Collister, S. & Roberts-Bowman, S. (eds.). Routledge, p. 53- 82 29 p. (Routledge New Directions in Public Relations & Communication Research).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Chapter
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Co-Innovate-Ideate
Bouette, M. (Presenter), Wells, M. (Presenter) & Nguyen, M. (Presenter)
11 Nov 2025Activity: External talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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External Examiner
Wells, M. (Examiner)
1 Jan 2019 → 31 Dec 2022Activity: External examination and supervision › Taught course
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Knowledge Exchange Consultancy, ERDF funded project: BRITE. Springboard
Wells, M. (Consultant)
31 Dec 2001 → 31 Mar 2016Activity: Consultancy
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BA (Hons) Creative Direction and Curation for Fashion
Wells, M. (Examiner)
30 Sept 2001 → 31 Dec 2031Activity: External examination and supervision › Taught course