Sonya is the Research Associate ( R&D Service Innovator) at the GSA and DHI design team. She is a seasoned design researcher with a diverse design education and a strong motivation to bring about change.

She holds an MRes in Healthcare and Design from the Royal College of Art and an MDes in Innovation and Environmental Design from the Glasgow School of Art. Her undergraduate studies were completed in France at the École Supérieure De Design, Troyes, where she earned a BDes in Interior Architecture and Design.

Sonya's design approach focuses on developing solutions and systems that are transition-oriented and mission-driven, integrating design practice, design thinking, and strategic vision. She believes that innovation is inherently uncertain and involves doing things differently in unprecedented ways.

Sonya has experience working on a variety of projects, encompassing hospital design and enhancing carer support. Her expertise also extends to addressing prenatal and perinatal mental health issues, particularly surrounding miscarriages and pregnancies.