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., Director

Dr. Leandro Tonetto is a design researcher with 20 years of experience in human-centered design, specializing in subjective well-being and health. 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 studies across over 85 consultancy projects […]