Careers in Design Focused on Health

Transforming Health Through Design

As a graduate of the M.A. in Design focused on Health, you’ll become the change agent that drives health systems to be value-based, integrated, person-centered, and focused on health, not just care. You’ll wield a creative, problem-solving mindset and the design skills to see the places where the health system is broken and how to take action to fix it. When you put your design skills to work, the health system of the future will put people first.

M.A. Graduate Career Opportunities

Interaction Designer, UX Designer, Design Strategist, Service Designer, User Experience Researcher, Creative Director, Design Research Lead, CX Design Manager, Design Consultant, Qualitative Researcher, Product Designer, Design Fellow

Design in Health Graduates Work Here: Harbor Health, pH Blueprint, Memorial Hermann Health, AT&T, Deloitte, frog design, Greater Good Studio, Dell Medical, Lifespark, Noora Health

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Student Directory

Meet our current cohort of M.A. in Design focused on Health students boldly tackling the challenges of today to design a better future.

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Connect with Industry Relations

Our Industry Relations team provides one-on-one career consulting, resume reviews, curated job boards, and interview training to support you every step of the way.

Design in Health Advisory Council 

As a graduate student in the M.A. program, you'll benefit from the expertise and connections of our Design in Health Advisory Council. This council is composed of industry leaders and innovators who are at the forefront of healthcare and design. Their mentorship and guidance help bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing you with invaluable insights and career-relevant experiences. By leveraging their extensive networks and knowledge of emerging trends, our advisory council members ensure that your education is aligned with the latest advancements and future-focused initiatives that drive meaningful change in our community and the world.

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Hung-Hsiang Chen

Head of User Insights & Design, ConvaTec

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Alice Clark

Director of Design, Health & Wellness, H-E-B

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Phillip Cullen

Sr. Director of Basketball Operations and Organizational Development, Spurs

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Jay Fox

President, Baylor Scott & White

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Mitch Goldman, MSN

UX Researcher, One Medical

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Prakash Jayakumar, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Surgery & Perioperative Care, Dell Medical School

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Ben Look

Partner, Seamless Ventures

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Lindsey Mosby

VP of Experience and Innovation Consulting in Healthcare, Publicis Sapient

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Michelle Ossmann, Ph.D.

Director of Research, MillerKnoll

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Ruben Rathnasingham, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Health Product Innovation, Dell Medical School

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Amber Schleuning

Chief Design Officer, Wondros

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K.C. Teis

Executive Director Experience Design, athenahealth

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Cal Thompson

Vice President of Product Design and Research, Headspace

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Keegan Warren, J.D., LL.M.

Executive Director of the Institute for Healthcare Access, Texas A&M

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Deborah​ Wingler, Ph.D.

Global Practice Director of Applied Research, HKS

Past Council Members

Aaron Ferber

Vice President of Experience Research and Design, Ascension

Richard Fu

Chief Commercial Officer, Flume Health

Chris Hardesty

Partner, Pureland Group

Kijana Knight-Torres

Director of UX Research, Indeed

Jennifer Kolstad

Global Design and Brand Director, Ford Motor Company

Alison McConnell

Chief Marketing Officer, Publicis Health Media

Rhonda Mundhenk

Chief Operating Officer, Harbor Health

Upali Nanda, Ph.D.

EVP, Global Sector Director of Innovation, HKS

Donald Strum

Principal of Product Design, Michael Graves Architecture & Design

Andrea Sutton

Vice President Design Technology, AT&T

Susan Gillis Yarad

President and Founder, Gillis Arts Consulting

Marcus Whitney

Founder and Managing Partner, Jumpstart Nova