M.A. in Design focused on Health Capstone Case Studies

Recent Capstone Clients

Logo for Janssen Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson & Johnson
Nomi Health logo
Austin Community College logo
UT Health Austin logo

(Post-COVID-19 Program)

Logos for Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and Corage
Gallaudet University logo

(Student Health Services)

Alzheimer's Texas logo with tagline "The State of Mind"
Logos for Equidad ATX and Live Well, Vive Bien

Case Studies

A healthcare worker wearing a face mask, protective gown, and blue gloves speaks to a masked driver in a white car during a drive-through interaction on a sunny day.

HEB

How might we elevate curbside care beyond the norms of traditional healthcare experiences while keeping our solution flexible and scalable?

A person interacts with colorful cards spread across a checkered tablecloth on a table outdoors. The cards display images and text related to food, including fruits, vegetables, and packaged items, suggesting an activity or educational tool for nutrition or meal planning. Shadows from a tree fall across the table surface.

Live Well Vive Bien

How might we best utilize our available assets to design a sustainable, holistic experience within our target communities to address food insecurity in a dignified and COVID-19-safe manner?

A deep purple trifold brochure for the "Parade Pod Program" by Alzheimer’s Texas is displayed on a lavender background. The cover features a detailed elephant illustration with the program title in white. The inside spread outlines the program’s structure and features a flowchart and icon key. The icons represent different roles and resources in the pod system, such as social workers, healthcare providers, and care partners, with a clear visual system for understanding participant responsibilities.

Alzheimer’s Texas

How might we connect Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers and help ensure they receive the support they need in the COVID-19 era?

A presenter stands at a podium labeled “Dell Children’s Ascension,” delivering a talk in front of a projection screen. The slide reads, “Both caregivers and care team yearn for consistency and standardization to alleviate anxiety,” alongside an image of a checklist titled “DISCHARGE PREP” and a speech bubble quote from a caregiver. The presenter appears engaged and is mid-sentence, wearing glasses and a white top with dark embroidery. The room features wooden walls and a professional setting.

Corage

How might we use human-centered design to improve the congenital heart disease discharge process at Dell Children’s Hospital for single ventricle patients, families, and the care team?

Two masked individuals collaborate in front of a whiteboard with hand-drawn room layouts labeled “COMMUNITY” and “SINGLE.” One person gestures at the drawings while the other looks on thoughtfully, holding a laptop displaying an image of a cylindrical structure. Blue handwritten notes mention tactile aids, ceiling projections, and temperature control.

Gallaudet

How might we bridge health service silos and create effective communication channels that will best serve deaf communities?

A bearded man in a navy blazer holds a microphone and paper while speaking in front of a projected slide. The slide displays a large billboard image with the text: “SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY: IT HAS SAVED YOUR COMMUNITY $1,004,939.00 THIS YEAR.” The background shows a highway overpass and a partly cloudy sky.

IC2

How might we both leverage libraries as integral components of the healthcare continuum and secure the additional support necessary for this transformation?

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