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Health2049Innovating Industrial Design with EmpathyWhat 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.2023-11-2833 min
Innovations at Research ParkS1E8: Deana McDonagh- The Importance of DesignDr. Deana McDonagh is a Professor of Industrial Design at the University of Illinois as well as the Designer-in-Residence at the Research Park. Dr. McDonagh is an experienced strategist who works with startups at the Research Park to help them incorporate design thinking in their development workflow in order to improve user experience and create delightful products for consumers.
Tune in to the episode to hear about her journey, perspective on design in tech, and what kind of support she offers to students & faculty at Research Park.
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All Cool Blind Tech ShowsCSUN 2013 Keynote.In this episode we have a recording from the Keynote presentation at the
CSUN 2013 conference in California. The keynote address this year was delivered by Dr Deana McDonagh.2013-03-1741 min