The Health Systems Design SIG has been formed to build a community of researchers interested in the study of health systems design.
The Health Systems Design SIG has been formed to build a community of researchers interested in the study of health systems design. Systems design research and practice has a lot to offer in actively tackling the major health challenges facing society, and the Design Society can play a key role in making this happen. Treating health as a complex socio-technical system, our mission is to change health and care by design.
The HSD SIG has two main aims: 1.Identifying the unique contributions that systems design research can make in achieving sustainable improvements in health and care delivery systems 2. Connecting a community of research and practice dedicated to healthcare systems design across disciplinary boundaries. We do this through initiatives such as our SIG yearly international meetings, workshops at major DS conferences, shared publications, including special issues and reference books, and more.
Interested DS members can join our LinkedIn group to know more about our work and stay up to date with our events and initiatives, join our workshop at DS conferences, get in touch with Steering Committee members for direct communications, and consult our SIG page on the Design Society website, including our SIG library.
We provide a space for individuals with common interests to share knowledge, collaborate, and address challenges in their domain. We also encourage networking, and partnerships across academia, industry, and practice.
They focus on advancing knowledge in specific fields by organising research activities, developing best practices, and publishing findings. They can contribute to thought leadership by defining emerging trends and proposing frameworks or methodologies.
SIGs often organise workshops, webinars, and conferences to educate members on new tools, techniques, and advancements in their area of focus.
They offer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to expertise, helping members grow professionally.
SIGs create a sense of belonging for members, encouraging dialogue and collaboration on shared challenges and innovations.
We have a wide array of SIGs, that are constantly evolving. If you don't see a SIG in your research area, why not create one? The Design Society is open to proposals and may provide funding!
