The Health Design Lab at Emily Carr University is hosting a Health Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 10th. The evening will feature a series of short presentations from Emily Carr University students working on health-related design projects. A variety of projects will be highlighted, including Health Design Lab projects (funded through industry and community partners) and student projects (from our undergraduate Med+ course). This event is open to the public.

SCHEDULE:

5:30-6:30pm Open showcase

6:30-8:00pm Project Presentations by Emily Carr University Students

8:00-9:00pm Open showcase

PRESENTATIONS:

5 Health Design Lab Projects

• Zeitgeist Project + Research Study: A storytelling project with residents and design students — A collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health & The University of British Columbia

• Shifting the Culture of Care: Understanding the perspectives of individuals living in care homes — A collaboration with Vancouver Coastal Health

• Mature Women's Health Program: co-designing a new program for women 45-70 years of age — A collaboration with BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

• Avenues of Change — Squamish: Engaging with Squamish families and stakeholders to develop action strategies for improving childhood development in the area — A collaboration with the United Way of the Lower Mainland + The Social Planning and Research Council of B.C.

• Translational Research in User Experience Design for Personalized Health — A collaboration with Molecular You

4 Student Med+ Course Projects

• Intersection Info-Session

  Mike Severloh

• CHIBAL: Taichi Ball Bluetooth Speaker

  Matthew Chen

• BumbleCheck Child-Centered Glucose Monitoring

  Michelle Chan

• Bye Box Mindful Minimalism

  Bronwyn Proctor

FAQs:

Where at Emily Carr University is the event being held?

Rennie Hall (Room B2160) & foyer.

Where can I park/store my bike?

Is there a cafe open during the event?

Loafe will be open until 7:00pm

What was last year's event like?

Check-out our Health Design Lab news page for the recap.