exhibition in a box
Building on the ‘engagingaging’ project and series of associated exhibitions 'Exhibition in a box' is a transnational research platform that involves health academics, health practitioners and older people in the UK, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Malta.
Friction stirred mokume gane
Mokume gane is a high value, decorative laminate material used in the jewellery industry. Production of mokume gane is difficult and expensive at both small scale and industrial levels.
The 'State of the Art' of Design Theory and Practice in Healthcare
In recent years there has been growing interest in the potential of design approaches to transform health care.
Are translucent structures possible?
This AHRC-funded research builds on the knowledge in 'TTURA - Open Loop Solutions' to investigate a radical new application for glass/polymer composites in architecture.
Future Bathroom
This research study adopts creative design strategies to enhance quality of life
Bigger than the real thing
In 2010, three exhibitions articulated Zellweger's enquiry, using the exhibition format as discursive element: a joint exhibition with artist Emma Woffenden, the medical/artistic context of a group show for the benefit of a Breast Cancer Foundation, and a solo show as installation.
NHS Packaging Assessment
Alaster Yoxall works to eliminate poorly performing packaging from the supply chain through informing suppliers about ISO17480 and encouraging packaging to be tested, and if it fails, working with the Design Futures team to help with the redesign
Telecare and Health Technologies - CLAHRC 2
Telehealth and Care Technologies is a core theme of Collaboration in Leadership for Applied Research and Healthcare (NIHR). The overarching aim of this theme, led by the University of Sheffield, is to produce a step change in knowledge and practice in the design and use of telehealth and care technologies in services that are effective, cost-effective and are usable by the broadest possible range of people.
Who Cares?
Who Cares? is a research project funded through the ADRC which sought to explore the use of objects and metaphors as a means of enabling individuals to articulate their experience of caring for a person with dementia.
Journey through Dementia
Dementia is one of large number of long term conditions. Therefore, identifying solutions to the challenge of ever increasing service demand in the face of finite resources is a pressing goal for health policy and for economies.