Highlights Abstract The Happy Hugs project aimed to enhance the well-being of children aged 6-8 during long-term hospitalization by designing a modular embroidered blanket that grows with the child. This blanket, customizable with patches created by loved ones, offers emotional comfort, fosters autonomy, and provides a sense of normalcy in a hospital setting. The design […]
Dr. Leandro Tonetto is a design researcher with 20 years of experience in human-centered design, specializing in subjective well-being and health, particularly for vulnerable and underrepresented populations. He has a background in social, personality, and cognitive psychology (PUCRS, Brazil) and healthcare leadership (Harvard Medical School). Before joining Georgia Tech in 2023, he worked on design […]
Highlights Abstract “Me Too!” is a project dedicated to promoting empathy among school-age children through game design. Over 12 months, the project utilized action research to develop guidelines for designing games that stimulate empathic behaviors. These guidelines were then applied in the creation of “Me too!”, a board game aimed at fostering empathy through gameplay. […]
Highlights Abstract Passageiro” focuses on designing for the well-being of caregivers in end-of-life care situations. Over 12 months, Accorsi conducted extensive research and employed a comprehensive design process to develop a supportive system aimed at alleviating the fear of death among caregivers of terminally ill patients. Through case studies, interviews with experts, and informal interactions […]