Day: October 2, 2024

Happy Hugs: Nurturing Well-Being in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients

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 […]

Leandro Miletto Tonetto, Ph.D., Lab Director

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 […]