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Health Design Showcase 2019

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April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

$10

Description

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

Student Med+ Course Projects

  • To be announced

Visit the website to register.

Details

Details

Date:
April 10, 2019
Time:
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$10
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-design-showcase-2019-tickets-56940721230

Organizer

Emily Carr University of Art + Design
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Venue

Emily Carr University of Art + Design
520 East 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 0H2 Canada
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Ovey Yeung

Patient Partner, Vancouver

Ovey Yeung

Being involved in the Patient Voices Network has broadened my understanding of the system and helped me empathize with health care challenges and limitations. What matters to me is to walk away feeling that my experience matters, that I matter!