Design4Health seeks to explore the relationship between design, and health and wellbeing. Good design can deliver widespread benefits to society but how can design practice and processes meet the challenges of health and wellbeing in the 21st Century? We aim to develop environments and propose creative strategies for future living in which people of all ages and abilities \u2018not merely survive\u2019 but are enabled and empowered to live with dignity, independence and\u00a0fulfillment.<\/p>\n
The conference provides a platform for dialogue between designers, creative practitioners,\u00a0healthcare\u00a0professionals and industries, funding bodies, researchers and users. The conference features an exhibition of innovative health related product and service solutions, and creative responses to health and wellbeing issues, plus special sessions and workshops.. This year’s themes and areas of interest are described below.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The conference will explore creative approaches and perspectives to enhance understanding, experience and improve efficiency of health and wellbeing services and products.<\/p>\n Opportunities and barriers to innovation. Understanding the process of invention, adoption and diffusion<\/p>\n Impact of product and new service interventions on patients and carers in terms of safety and quality of life<\/p>\n Evaluating effectiveness and value of new products, systems and services on the health community (including patients, clinicians and policy makes)<\/p>\n Areas of interest include:<\/em><\/p>\n Join the conference mailing list<\/a> to receive information about submitting a paper and attending the conference.\u00a0 You can also download the FINAL Call for Papers D4H2013<\/a>\u00a0or go to the Submissions page for more details.<\/p>\nImplementation and sustainability<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Usability and Acceptability<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Evaluation<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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