Design
and Health
 

Promotes human health, healing, cognition, wellbeing, through design research and innovation, across hospitals, homes, workplaces, and other care settings. 

Projects and News

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Improving the Lives of those with Middle Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

In a joint effort between Emory and Georgia Tech, the Cognitive Empowerment Program (CEP) is a living lab that uses evidence-based design and co-design to support those with MCI.
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Developing Integrated Smart Home to Support Stroke Survivors

The Smart Transitional Home Lab (STHL) explores innovative wasps to support stroke patients as they transition from hospital care to home.
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Design to improve HCW safety in Biocontainment Units

Research on low-cost design interventions to support safe doffing of personal protective equipment in biocontainment units and protect healthcare workers safety.
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"Our work serves the community. We bring together data, simulation, and participatory design to create innovative solutions that support diverse users—from children in hospitals to older adults in long-term care and homes" 
— Hui Cai, Executive Director of SimTigrate Design Lab

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