Design for Health
From an interdisciplinary lens, Design for Health aims to provide creative solutions related to the complex challenges inherent in the social determinants of health with individualized, human centered health, wellness, and improved quality of life strategies in Western NC.
Who are we?
Design for Health is an interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from:
- Interior Design
- Sociology
- Finance & Economics
- Social Work
aims to provide creative solutions related to complex challenges inherent in the social determinants of health with individualized, human centered health, wellness, and improved quality of life strategies in Western NC.
What do we do?
Our team has hosted educational presentations and guest speakers, book reviews, worked
with community
service providers to assist community members with housing issues. Most recently,
conducted listening sessions
with service providers which resulted in research opportunties and recieved a grant
to develop an assessment tool for the American Society of Interior Designers.
In Spring of 2022, We particpated in a team building retreat and in Fall of 2022 we
conducted a "Data Weekend" in which undergraduate researchers and faculty analyzed
the listening session data.
What's on the horizon for next year? Community Service opportunities, guest lectures & workshops, poverty simulations, and the potential to impact our community meaningfully and positively.
Looking to join?
Here's what to expect:
- Attend once a month meetings
- Participate in learning opportunities outside your usual cirriculum
- Embrace new exeriences, meet students and faculty from other disciplines
- Willingness to help your community in need
- Desire to learn from other disciplines
- Opportunities to engage in undergraduate research
Faculty Mentors
Amy Murphy-Nugen, MSW, PhD
Associate Dean, MSW Program Director, Associate Professor
IU School of Social Work