Research Areas
Design Methods and Tools
In this research area, we investigate methods and tools for design, social justice, and global health equity. We explore current design methods and practices, particularly those with applications in social justice or equity related application areas, including global health. We develop new design methods for application and evaluation in global health.
Design Training
In this research area, we develop and facilitate trainings and educational experiences for design in social justice and global health equity applications. We develop curricula for health researchers, implementers, and community member co-designers engaged in global health design projects. We explore and apply best practices in training engineering students in equity- and justice-informed design approaches.
Design Impact
In this research area, we evaluate the impact of design on improving social justice and global health outcomes. We apply design to address global health inequities. We investigate how design processes contribute to (in)equitable and (un)just outcomes.