The Health Design Lab at Emily Carr University of Art + Design is hosting a Showcase on Thursday April 6th. The evening will feature an open showcase and series of short presentations from Emily Carr University students and faculty working on health-related design projects through the Health Design Lab. This event is open to the public.

Presentations

• Developing an Emergent Model of Care on the Sunshine Coast — a collaboration with Deer Crossing the Art Farm and Douglas College
• DESN 319: Health Design — A course-based collaboration that connects students in a 3rd year Design elective with people living in long term care.
• Recovery + Renewal Co-design — a collaboration with OCAD University, University of Alberta, University of Washington, Sheffield University (Lab4Living) + SE Research Centre
• Supporting the Stillbirth Journey — a collaboration with BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
• Rehabilitation + Recovery Strategy for Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury & Brain Injury — a collaboration with the Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Decolonizing the Health Care System Through Cultural Connections — a collaboration with The College of New Caledonia and Aboriginal Gathering Place at ECUAD
• Challenging Stigma Through Storytelling — a collaboration with BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Schedule

6:00 – 6:30PM Open Showcase of Projects

6:30 – 7:10PM Introduction + Project Presentations

7:10 – 7:30PM Intermission

7:30 – 8:10PM Project Presentations (Continued) + Closing

8:10 – 8:30PM Open Showcase of Projects

What is the Health Design Lab?

The Health Design Lab (HDL) is a research and design centre at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. We use participatory design methods to catalyze, support and amplify initiatives that address complex health challenges. To us, health is more than healthcare. Health is about community, culture, equity, agency, and much more. As a team of designers, including faculty, research associates and students, we work collaboratively with communities through storytelling, visualizing, making and co-design. Collaborations and projects seek to foster new ideas, uncover needs or opportunities, improve systems and services, amplify voices and stories.