Listen "Innovating Industrial Design with Empathy"
Episode Synopsis
What if we could harness everyday surroundings, such as our homes and workplaces, to actively monitor and improve wellbeing? Dr. Deana McDonagh, Professor and founder of the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, envisions a future that includes personalized medication and nutrition in wellness-centered home environments. Her work focuses on evolving the notion of "disability" and instead emphasizes designing for diverse abilities. As a visionary industrial designer, she shares the importance of experiential learning to cultivate empathy in creating a more inclusive and emotionally sustainable future with Health2049 co-host Bisi Williams.Deana McDonaghLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deana-mcdonagh-8393a71/ Connect with Health2049:Website: https://www.health2049.comFind the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/Deana-McDonaghTimestamps:Dr. Deana McDonagh’s background. [3:10]Implementing empathy into industrial design. [4:20]A view of future wellness in our homes. [5:31]Clothing can contribute to wellness. [08:46]Designing for ability instead of disability. [10:13]Disruptive, innovative product design. [12:40]Design that builds in emotional sustainability. [16:37]What is emotional sustainability? [19:30]Beauty in design for marginalized people. [23:21]The design of the future home. [24:36]Experiential design practices. [28:36]
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