Summer Innovation Institute: Collaborative Design & Co-Creation for Health Equity

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Innovation is necessary to achieve health equity. However, the human-centered approach of design thinking, a powerful tool of innovation, does not guarantee equitable solutions. It must be complemented by equity-centered models. These approaches focus on collaboration and co-creation. Collaborative work that centers the voices of, and engages with, all stakeholders and members of interested communities ensures that innovative design thinking solutions reflect the needs and preferences of the intended audiences. This one-week, in-person intensive workshop provides participants the opportunity to explore design thinking, equity-centered design by co-collaboratively putting them into practice. During a series of dynamic and interactive sessions throughout each morning, attendees will engage in lecture, discussions, and a variety of activities regarding how we can move the needle towards health equity through the integration of human-centered design, participatory models, and entrepreneurship principles. Institute faculty and speakers will provide insight into how design thinking and equity-centered design have already transformed health as well as the importance of addressing equity in all aspects of the process. Come with ideas, leave with frameworks, contacts, and plans.