Jonathan Chapman

Who is Jonathan Chapman?

Jonathan Chapman is a Professor of Sustainable Design at the University of Brighton's Faculty of Arts, UK, and Course Leader of the MA Sustainable Design, which he co-wrote and launched in 2009.

Engaging with issues of design, ecology and the human condition, Professor Chapman's research, teaching and consultancy seek to reveal the behavioural phenomena that shape patterns of consumption and waste. His work is widely cited in books, journals and a range of popular international publications and broadcast media including, CNN International, New Statesman, New York Times, The Telegraph, The Independent and several features and interviews on BBC Radio 4. In 2009, New Scientist described him as 'a mover and shaker', and, 'a new breed of sustainable design thinker'.

He has written two books; his monograph, Emotionally Durable Design: Objects, Experiences & Empathy and his co-edited work, Designers, Visionaries and Other Stories: A Collection of Sustainable Design Essays.