Human-centered design is crucial in healthcare—but it’s often invisible. Rooted in systems thinking, it considers the broader ecosystems that shape patient needs. Design can make or break a patient’s ...

Often dismissed as a ‘soft’ discipline, it’s actually the most practical route to value creation. We have a growing problem ...

Only one minor at Dartmouth finds students building roller coasters into the wee hours of the morning and taking over dorm common rooms as they cut up pieces of paper into as many different square ...

In the complex and ever-evolving landscape of state and local governments, the need for modernization that addresses citizens’ frustrations is more important than ever. Human-centered design is a ...

For too long, topics like menstruation and menopause were considered taboo. Thankfully, advertising, social media—and now design—have not only helped break the silence but have empowered women to ...

Nathan Eddy works as an independent filmmaker and journalist based in Berlin, specializing in architecture, business technology and healthcare IT. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill ...

Successful technology businesses prioritize innovation and focus on designing solutions that work the way people do. Creating a culture of innovation and human-centered design may seem like distinct ...

The term "human-centered design," or HCD, came into vogue more than a decade ago as a way to describe a new approach to the delivery of government services and to elevate government activities overall ...

Mia needed a new pair of noise-canceling headphones for her upcoming trip to Canada. She clicked a link, browsed the site, found what she liked and checked out in under three minutes. The package ...