Human-centered design and design thinking are practices that, when done in the right ways, can spark meaningful social innovation. Applied qualitative research, including ethnographic methods, is central to good design.

This talk will explore three important trends in design for health: centering equity, democratizing design, and integrating design with adjacent practices. It will touch on my experiences in global health and domestic public health, and more recently in developing technology to improve the mental health and well-being of young people.