This unit is an introduction to human-centred design methods, specifically in the context of future challenges of the type you will face in careers health and medicine. You will learn co-design principles and practices through evaluating current health and medical devices, processes and systems. Through the analysis of real-world case studies, you will apply co-design methods to address the complex health and medical issues facing society. The unit will also introduce you to how design-led strategies can support healthy behaviour or be used to improve medical technologies and processes. You will develop your skills by using design exercises to demonstrate the strategic and practical applications of such methods and approaches.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Design Lab |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Naseem Ahmadpour, naseem.ahmadpour@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Naseem Ahmadpour, naseem.ahmadpour@sydney.edu.au |