Dr. Marilyn Lennon studied and excelled in ceramics and fine art before moving into the field of interaction design. Dr. Marilyn's worked as a primary researcher with the Interaction Design Centre before completing her PhD Doctorate in the area of the prototyping process with a special emphasis on participatory design methods involving children. Dr. Marilyn is an experienced teacher. She has taught and lectured in a variety of settings including the University of Limerick, and the Limerick School of Art and Design. She is also very good at making tea.