About Aviv

Aviv joined Innovation Unit in 2009 and led its service design practice before progressing to the role of Senior Associate. Aviv specialises in service and system design, research and creative facilitation of social innovation. He has coached leaders and led teams, working across health, social care, justice and local government.

As a SDN Accredited Service Design Master, Aviv co-led the Innovation Unit’s Design Academy, a one-year course for emerging leaders in design-led innovation methodologies. This builds on years of supporting many clients in building in-house innovation teams and capabilities. 

Aviv immerses himself in system transformation projects in areas of community mental health, public health and addressing economic inactivity; past work includes research and service development for a range of services across health, social care and justice. 

Previously, Aviv worked for Engine Service Design and the Design Council. He was head of design for Year Here, a former jury member of the international SDN Service Design Award, guest editor of Touchpoint magazine and visiting lecturer at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design.

In his free time Aviv likes to run, play basketball, jump off hills with a paraglider, listen to lots of music and sing in a choir.