Innovation and Cognitive Design
Sunday, July 5th, 2009Check out the excellent (but brief) description of the innovation work by the Steelcase Healthcare Team, How to Turn Research into Innovation Gold.
They are focused on designing new spaces and experiences for chemotherapy patients and make good use of cognitive oriented techniques.
I especially like:
“For example, the researchers noticed patients mentioning or complaining about seemingly small things: access to power outlets or a place to store personal items. The Steelcase researchers added them up to understand that as cancer patients face what is both physically and emotionally draining treatment, such small details matter greatly, and that hospitals need to pay attention.”
Clearly illustrating how small changes in features and functions can have a big impact on cognition.
