Hear about how the facets of the human-centric design process invite us to embrace, and thrive in, ambiguity. Learn about why the design process plays such an important role in technology, specifically when designing features and modalities to meet the needs of consumers. Explore: How are companies beginning to thoughtfully integrate design technology, where previously, frustrations were high because most things were designed for the “system” and not the individual?

Devika Patel ‘12 is a human-centered designer, public health researcher, and engineer working at the intersection of health care and community. She is currently the Design Director at The Better Lab, an academic research center at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital under the auspices of UCSF, and the Co-Founder and Director of Health for Period Futures.