Emma Field
About Emma Field
Emma Field is a Service Design Lead at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Health through Occupation and has a diverse background in service design, teaching, and occupational therapy.
Current Role at Mind
Emma Field serves as the Service Design Lead at Mind, a position she has held since 2019 in Brighton, United Kingdom. In this role, she facilitates workshops and training sessions that promote a human-centred design approach. Emma combines her expertise in service design with coaching and action learning methodologies to provide tailored support to individuals and teams within the organization.
Previous Experience at Mind
Prior to her current role, Emma worked as a Freelance Service Designer at Mind from 2017 to 2018. During this year in London, she contributed to various service design projects, applying her skills to enhance the organization's service offerings and user experience.
Educational Background
Emma Field studied at the University of Brighton, where she earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Health through Occupation from 2011 to 2013. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Occupational Therapy at the same institution during the same period. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) in Social Anthropology from The University of Manchester from 2000 to 2003.
Professional History
Emma has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Project Coordinator and Researcher at Innovation Unit in 2015 for eight months. Her earlier roles include Publications Editor and Marketing and Media Officer at East Sussex County Council from 2006 to 2008 and 2004 to 2006, respectively. Additionally, she taught English as a Foreign Language at the British Council and St Giles International from 2008 to 2013.
Coaching and Facilitation Skills
In addition to her service design expertise, Emma coaches individuals in service design through practical application. She employs various methods, including training and facilitation, to enhance learning experiences and promote effective service design practices.