PPIE Members present at the International Creative Methods Conference

(From left to right, Claire Hills-Wilson, Lawnmowers creative director, Francis, Lawnmowers actor, Sue Mountain, Fiona Cammack and Victoria Bartle (PPIE contributors on AI-MULTIPLY). All holding creative methods conference cupcakes.)

Last week, members of our PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) group had the opportunity to present at the International Creative Methods Conference. The session explored the potential of creative methodologies as alternatives to traditional research approaches, particularly in making research more accessible, inclusive, and collaborative.

 

 

They shared their journey working with Lawnmowers Theatre Company, highlighting how involving people with Learning Disabilities in the AI-MULTIPLY project not only enriched the research process but also challenged conventional ideas about who research is for and by.

 

 

Their presentation walked the audience through:

 

• The rationale for using creative methods in research;
• The unique contribution of co-production with people with Learning Disabilities;
• Why involvement in AI development and implementation is both crucial and transformative;
• What they hoped to achieve through this creative collaboration — not just in terms of outcomes, but in shaping how we work and who gets to be involved.

 

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with others exploring similar approaches, and to reflect on how creativity can break down barriers and build more inclusive research futures.

 

 

Please read Victoria Bartle’s Blog with further details about the conference. http://ai-multiply.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/International-Creative-Methods-Conference-Blog-Victoria-Bartle.docx

 

 

 

 

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