HCDA

Leslie Fountain

AVP, Global Practice Lead
Experience & Engagement Studios | Foolproof and Indigo Slat
UK

With over 25 years in human-centered design, Leslie has worked and lived globally in the UK, Singapore, and Canada. Holding an MSc in Human Factors and an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School, she has partnered with leaders worldwide to embed empathy and inclusivity into design and business culture. Passionate about mentoring future design talent, Leslie champions solutions that uplift individuals and communities. As an HCDA juror, she brings deep expertise in human factors, service design, and organizational transformation to evaluate designs that inspire and create meaningful impact.

Submissions must demonstrate clear relevancewithin their application field or industry.

  • Solutions should be grounded in real humaninsights, obtained through user research,observation, or participatory design.
  • Designs must address substantial humanchallenges, improve everyday experiences,and create meaningful value – forindividuals, communities, organizations, andthe planet.
  • Consideration of sustainable principles,resource-consciousness, and long-termimpact is essential.

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