The ID3031 Health Design Studio course at Georgia Institute of Technology explores design for healthcare, with a focus on research-backed projects.

The Health Design Studio investigates how systematic design methods can drive meaningful innovation in health and wellness products.

Rooted in rigorous inquiry and human‑centred thinking, the studio challenges students to apply the full design process to complex, real‑world problems in health‑related product development.

As an undergraduate course, the studio immerses emerging designers in multidisciplinary, systems‑level exploration.

Students develop new or improved products, services and technologies aimed at enhancing health outcomes and supporting healthier behaviours. Throughout the semester, they engage deeply with research integration, universal design principles, rapid prototyping and iterative testing, along with clear communication and presentation of their ideas.

The result is a learning environment where creativity meets evidence‑based practice – and where design becomes a catalyst for better health.

School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Course: ID3031 Health Design Studio
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Course dates: August 2026 to June 2027
Application deadline: 15 January 2027

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What will I learn during this course?

– User and market needs
– Demonstrate a detailed understanding of each step in the design process
– Ability to incorporate research in making informed and innovative design decisions
– Sketches, illustrations, photographs, prototypes and video skills
– Ability to express proposals and concepts in writing

What are the requirements?

– Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field
– Professional portfolio
_ Statement of intent and GRE scores (where applicable)
– Students must have completed the Sophomore year

What facilities and resources are available?

Classes are held in the School of Industrial Design, which includes collaborative spaces equipped for co-design workshops and project development.

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates of the course are well-positioned for careers in human-centred design, industrial design, service design, healthcare innovation, social innovation and design research.

The course develops skills that are increasingly valued in professional design practice, including design thinking, stakeholder engagement, participatory design, research synthesis and designing for complex social systems.

Who teaches this course?

– Herb Velazquez, professor of the Practice of Industrial Design

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