Good design for good health.
The Health by Design Lab is a research group using design thinking and systems-level approaches to understand, investigate, evaluate, and solve complex public health challenges. We design and assess information and places – and the systems that shape them – to promote health and prevent disease at the population level.
Health Information
Information has a powerful influence on health, but it must be designed to be accessible, understandable, and accurate. How people find, use, and are influenced by health information is a key area of focus. We research:
- Health communication, risk communication, and visual communication
- Health mis- and dis-information
- Social media and health information
Built Environment & Health
Where we live, work, learn, and play impacts our health profoundly. Depending on its design and characteristics,the built environment can support health or hinder it, and is a key area of focus. We research:
- Climate adaptation in the built environment, especially shade for heat mitigation and UV protection
- Built environment and health policy
- Public health and environmental equity