Yiran Lin

Innovation Design Engineering (MA/MSc)
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A person using STEPPY to practice single leg stand
A person using STEPPY to practice single leg stand
STEPPY is a modular tool designed for people to understand and practice their balance.
An AgeUK member standing on STEPPY
An AgeUK member standing on STEPPY
Developed with and for AgeUK exercise classes, it is designed for low-cost and low-tech needs in communities.
User testing STEPPY for two functions.
User testing STEPPY for two functions.
STEPPY helps people in two ways. Showing them their balance habits, and helping them gain instant feedback to practice balance exercises.
A booklet designed for AgeUK members to use STEPPY.
A booklet designed for AgeUK members to use STEPPY.
A pamphlet is developed for the AgeUK members to use STEPPY safely with a partner, having customised exercise plans based on their performance progress on STEPPY.
A person using STEPPY to practice single leg stand
An AgeUK member standing on STEPPY
User testing STEPPY for two functions.
A booklet designed for AgeUK members to use STEPPY.

About

My work begins with people—their needs, their environments, and the connections that matter most. I design for health and wellbeing, creating interventions that blend empathy, research, and practical usability. Through co-design and evidence-based practice, I aim to deliver solutions that enable independence and enhance quality of life.

A core focus of my practice is innovating preventative healthcare, particularly in musculoskeletal health and advocating active lifestyles. Recent work includes Steppy, a modular balance training tool developed to reduce fall risk and support healthy ageing. This project reflects my commitment to transforming research into accessible, user-driven tools that help people stay active, confident, and connected.

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