Co-Design Research Outcomes

An overview of complete, in-progress, ongoing & archived outcomes throughout my career as a co-design researcher.

Papers in Progress

Frugal Innovation for Ocean Sustainability

Olive, J., Ross, C., Bhatti, Y., Rasouli, I., Hall, A., Sommor, B., Hodson, E., Amaral, C., Liu, A. (2025). Frugal Innovation for Ocean Sustainability. London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London., Saudi Arabia: Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship., Cambridge: Anglia Ruskin University.

Towards AI-Assisted Open Ocean Understanding

Liu, A., Olive, J., Hall, A., Sommor, B., Hodson, E., Amaral, C. (2025). Towards AI-Assisted Open Ocean Understanding. London: Royal College of Art.

Super Structures: Investigating fractal theory across geometry, sound, spirituality & design

Olive, J. (2025) Super Structures: Investigating fractal theory across geometry, sound, spirituality & design. 

Publications, Books & Reports

Exhibitions

Co-Design & Collaborative Projects

  • Multi-scale Exploration of Ocean-Related Bird Trajectories

    Sommor, B., Olive J., Liu A. (2024). Multi-scale Exploration of Ocean-Related Bird Trajectories. Integrative Bioinformatics International Symposium’s 18th Annual Meeting. Switzerland: University of Zurich.

  • Breaks: Parasurfing Film

    Yianni, C., Cruz, J., Olive, J., et al. (2024). Breaks: Parasurfing Film. Wales & London.

  • Edna: All-in-one Hub for DA Care

    Olive, J., Spirkina, A., Cruz, J., Fiadeiro, R., Irvine, R., Bafna, R. (2023). Edna: All-in-one Hub for DA (Domestic Abuse) Care. London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London.

  • Design Chapel: Brand Ambassador & Events Co-ordinator

    Orr, C., Olive, J., et al. (2022 - 2023). Design Chapel: Brand Ambassador & Events Co-ordinator. Southampton: Design Chapel.

  • X-Ray Imaging Systems: Mar-Coms & UI/UX

    Olive, J., Brown, P., Volkmann, M., Wheeler, J., Roussos, S., Sperschneider, E., Kenney, E., Cruz, J.,, Boast, K., Hambleton, A., Pantser, T., Gunn, S., et al. (2019 - 2022). Mar-Coms & UI/UX Design Lead. Germany: Varex Imaging (fka, Direct Conversion).

  • Skate Hog Hill: Event Co-ordinator & Design Custodian

    Olive, J., Black, S., Barreto, J., Liu, B., et al. (2022 - Present). Event Co-ordinator & Design Custodian.  London: Skate Hog Hill. 

  • Work in Sport: Pitch Talks

    Olive, J., Parris, M., Kenney, E. (2021) Work in Sport: Pitch Talks (podcast branding & social media planning). New Forest. 

  • Sleepzz: Behavioural Change for Children's Sleep Hygiene

    Olive, J., Olatokun, O.I., Roussos, S., Park, S. (2020). Sleepzz: Behavioural Change for Children's Sleep Hygiene (app, environmental design & supporting materials to support children’s sleep hygiene). London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London. 

  • Medical Imaging Devices: Product, UI/UX & Mar-Coms

    Olive, J., Marsden, P., Brown, P., Irvine, R., et al. (2018 - 2019). Medical Imaging Devices: Product, Mar-Coms & UI/UX Design. London: Unitive, Design & Analysis.

  • Human-centred Design for Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace

    Olive, J., Park, S., Leca, I.L. (2019). Human-centred Design for Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace. London: IDEO.

  • Ladies, Wine & Design: Inclusive Events to Support Creatives

    Olive, J., Irvine, R., et al. (2019 - Present). Ladies, Wine & Design: Inclusive Events to Support Creatives. Southampton & Falmouth.

  • Creative Lead: Design & Marketing Start-up

    Olive, J., Bennett, S., Irvine, R., Parris, M., et al. (2017 - 2018). Creative Lead: Design & Marketing Start-up. London & Hampshire: YOU Agency (fka, Cloud Ten).

  • Forgiven but Never Forgotten: Sharing Voices of Domestic Abuse Survivors

    Olive. J., Kenney, E., Kenney, G. (2018). Forgiven but Never Forgotten: Sharing Voices of Domestic Abuse Survivors (photo/videography, modelling & art direction). Southampton., Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

  • The Change Makers Academy

    Olive. J., Phillips, S., North, V., Lubbe, C. (2017). The Change Makers Academy (branding & apparel design). United Kingdom.

  • Aesthetic Journal: Design, Style, Arts & Culture

    Olive, J., Benthack, A., Kenney, E., Gashi, E., Durand, E., Read, H., Read, S., White, T. (2017). Aesthetic Journal: Design, Style, Arts & Culture (zine series & web design). Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

  • Motivate™ Cards: Gaming Solution to Access Thoughts & Feelings

    Olive. J., Phillips, S., North, V., et al. (2015). Motivate™ Cards: Gaming Solution to Access Thoughts & Feelings. United Kingdom.

Papers

Utilising Behaviour Change Frameworks to Improve the Sleep Hygiene of Western Children (ages 3-6)

Olive, J., Olatokun, O.I., Roussos, S., Park, S. (2023). Utilising Behaviour Change Frameworks to Improve the Sleep Hygiene of Western Children (ages 3-6). London: Royal College of Art., Imperial College London. 

Researching Domestic Abuse: Exploring Research Methods & Potential Solutions

Olive, J. (2019). Researching Domestic Abuse: Exploring Research Methods & Potential Solutions. London: Royal College of Art., Imperial College London. 

NHS-UP: A Primary Healthcare Innovation to Improve Patient Satisfaction

Olive, J. (2019). NHS-UP: A Primary Healthcare Innovation to Improve Patient Satisfaction. London: Royal College of Art., Imperial College London. 

Investigating Healthcare: Exploring Societal & Systematic Challenges in the UK

Olive, J. (2019). Investigating Healthcare: Exploring Societal & Systematic Challenges in the UK. London: Royal College of Art., & Imperial College London. 

Talks, Lectures & Workshops

Invisibilities — Design Dash

Olive, J. (2022 - 2024). Invisibilities — Design Dash: MA Communication Design. Cornwall: Falmouth University. 

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Transdisciplinary Collaboration

Olive, J., Mwananshiku, N., Bowker, L., Larkin, S., Park, S., Rajapakse, D., Hodson, E., Amaral, C. (2024). MDes Design Futures (panel speaker): Transdisciplinary Collaboration. London: Royal College of Art.

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Resting Reef — Sustainability Workshop

Larkin, S., Olive, J. Amaral, C., Hodson, E., Pérez, A.M., Skajem, L.L. (2024). Resting Reef: Exploring ecology, sustainability & death to develop sustainable burial practices. London: Royal College of Art.

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Creative Values —Manifesto Workshop

Olive, J. (2024). Creative Values Manifesto: Transform identified creative skills & values into physical manifesto. Bournemouth: Arts University Bournemouth.

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Creative Practice & Networks

Olive, J. (2024). Creative Practice & Networks (Skills Bootcamp): Intensive programme focusing on skills needed in the creative workforce. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

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Introduction to Semiotics

Olive, J. (2024). Introduction to Semiotics. Bournemouth: Arts University Bournemouth.

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Can AI End Domestic Abuse?

Olive, J. (2023). Can AI End Domestic Abuse? Introducing Edna to NATS Women’s Network. Portsmouth: NATS.

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Culture Thursday's — Creative Journey 

Olive, J. & Gill, E. (2023). Culture Thursday’s talk: Walk through creative journey, from anarchist student, to social changer. Cornwall: Falmouth University.

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Weird is the Best — Drawing Workshop

Olive, J. & Mielczarek, K. (2022). Weird is the Best: Drawing Workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Design Chapel.

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Connecting Worldwide Creatives

Olive, J. & Dittrichova, G. (2022). Connecting Creatives: Fuel thinking & forge creative connections. New York, India, Czech Republic, Holland, Southampton & London: Ladies, Wine & Design., Freelancer Club., Design Chapel.

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Chapel Chats — Conversation

Olive, J., Hopkins, H., Spirkina, A., Williams, N. (2022). Chapel Chats: Open conversation series for creative students, professionals & enthusiasts. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Design Chapel.

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Squiggles with Siscribbles — Illustration Workshop

Olive, J. & Scifo, S. (2022). Squiggles with Siscribbles: Illustration workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Design Chapel.

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Tower Talks — Role of Creatives'

Olive, J. & Boyle, G.L. (2021). Tower Talks: Discussing role of creatives’ in an ever-changing world. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., God’s House Tower.

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A World Better Designed

Olive, J. (2021). A World Better Designed: Mini-lecture addressing how graphic design can make the world a better place. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

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Pro-Creators — Role-play

Olive, J. & Minkovska, S. (2021). Pro-Creators: Human-centred design workshop using case study role-play. London: Royal College of Art.

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Support Creatives Post-Lockdown

Olive, J. & Irvine, R. (2021). Manifesto Talk: Presenting research into how we might support creatives post-lockdown. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Creative Network South.

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Design Drop-In — Online Sessions

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Kenney, E. (2021). Design Drop-In: Creative Mentorship & Design Review sessions. Global: Ladies, Wine & Design.

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Feeling, Colours & Shapes — Zine-Making

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Simion, I., Spirkina, A. (2020). Feeling, Colours & Shapes: Zine-Making Workshop. London & Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Artizine.

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Do You Event Design Manifest-tho?!

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Chapman, R., Varret, K. (2020). Do You Event Design Manifest-tho?! Manifesto Workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Etch.

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Brush Lettering Workshop

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Eriksen, M.V. (2019). Brush Lettering Workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Barclays Eagle Labs.

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See Ya Laser — Laser Cutting Workshop

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Jones, S. (2019). See Ya Laser: Laser Cutting Workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Barclays Eagle Labs.

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Networking for Fem-Identifying Creatives

Olive, J. & Irvine, R. (2019). Creative Networking: Supporting Fem-Identifying Creatives. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design.

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Bring & Share — Zine Workshop

Olive, J., Irvine, R., Simion, I. (2019). Bring & Share Zine Workshop. Southampton: Ladies, Wine & Design., Etch.

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Additional Research & Innovation

  • Olive, J. & Bhatti, Y. (2023). Ending Domestic Abuse: Business Model Design & Innovation Diffusion Strategy. London: Royal College of Art, Imperial College London.

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  • Olive, J., Rawson, P., Barkatally, N. (2019). Rapid Prototyping: Re-designing the Speculum with Action Research. London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London. 

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  • Olive, J. (2019). How to Reduce Interruptions to Nurses During Medication Administration in hospital? London: Royal College of Art, Imperial College London & Helix Centre. 

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  • Olive, J., Oldfield, F., Roussos, S., Mânica, P. (2019). Patient Pathway: Closing the Gap Between Primary & Secondary Healthcare. London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London. 

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  • Olive, J., Roussos, S., Rai, A. (2018). Smoking Impact: Defining the Problem with Disruptive Innovation Mapping. London: Royal College of Art & Imperial College London.

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  • Olive, J., & Piechocinski, J., et al. (2014). A brief look at Isotype: International System of Typographic Picture Education. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth. 

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Miscellaneous Design & Visual Communication:

Branding Design

Olive. J,. (2024). Jacqueline Wheeler English Tuition: Branding Design Package. London.

Book Design

Olive, J. (2016). Social Science: Visual Translations. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

Ethical Design

Olive, J. (2016). Daily Fail: Culture Jamming. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth.

Branding Design

Olive, J. (2019). MedBioTech: Brand & Social Banner Design Package. London.