LIVE WELL COLLABORATIVE
The Live Well Collaborative (LWC) is an organization dedicated to conducting leading-edge user research which is translated into desired solutions that meet the complexities of living well across the lifespan. Merging an unparalleled academia and industry model with their vetted design process, they co-create uniquely designed solutions for all users. The LWC provides a unique multidisciplinary team composed of faculty and students from UC’s top-ranking colleges to offer its industry partners cutting-edge design expertise.
The Live Well team is skilled in product design, UI/UX design, animation, service design, 2D/3D modeling, low-med-high fidelity prototyping, packaging design, consumer research, and AR/VR design.
DESIGN THINKING
LWC has created a unique design thinking approach to solve design challenges. Design Thinking is a problem-solving methodology grounded in a deep understanding of the needs and challenges, as well as the goals and aspirations, of the person or group that solutions are being designed for. On-going iteration and co-creation of solutions to ensure they are meeting intended objectives is a key part of the process.
PRODUCT + SERVICE DESIGN
Proposed business cases and design challenges are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of students and faculty throughout a 14- to 16- week studio project, which results in the creation of innovative design concepts and solutions for consumers to live well across their lifespan.
At project completion, the business owns all design concepts and intellectual property developed during the project.
USER-CENTERED RESEARCH
Through Think Tanks, workshops, and studios, LWC has a wealth of design research knowledge centered around various product and service categories.
LWC has developed a variety of research tools to promote innovation and collaborative thinking that allow you to break down the barriers of conventional brainstorming and see the problem from a different perspective, leading to creative design solutions.
DESIGN EDUCATION
To enhance your organization's design process, LWC offers online learning modules and customized learning labs.
DESIGN THINKING RESEARCH AWARDS
Together, the CCTST and LWC sponsor the Design Thinking Research Awards. This grant opportunity provides partial support for a Studio project. Your team identifies a healthcare challenge and the LWC works with UC to form a design led team (comprised of both faculty and students). The team will utilize design thinking tools and a “co-creation” model with stakeholders (e.g. patients, parents, clinicians) to develop innovative products or services to address the healthcare challenge. The Studio structure facilitates development of ideas that are actionable and implementable. Your team walks away with experience in human centered design methodology that can be used to address future challenges and sustainable tools/prototypes that are ready for testing and iteration. To learn more about the Design Thinking Research Awards, click here.
cincinnati children’s hospital partners & projects
Want to reach out to someone at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital who has worked with LWC in the past? Below is a list of past projects and partners. To download a PDF of the content featured below, click here.
| Project | Design Challenge | Studio Outcome | CCHMC Staff | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCHMC Value | How do we identify and find value in the Live Well Collaborative design process? | Live Well Collaborative Board Game Presentation Deck | ||
| CBDI (Care)
CCTST Award |
What is the optimal journey in oncology for patients, families, and caregivers? | Rounds Notification ADL 123 Device CBDI virtual tour Liberty Campus.
Remote monitoring options Ideal journey mapping Patient therapy calendar Oncology Handbook AYA COVID-19 Physical Activities |
Dr. John Perentesis
Rebecca Frye Melissa Scot Kirbi Hais Christopher Dandoy Victoria Hickey |
john.perentesis@cchmc.org
rebecca.frye@cchmc.org melissa.scott@cchmc.org kirbi.hais@cchmc.org christopher.dandoy@cchmc.org victoria.hickey@cchmc.org |
| CBDI (Educational) | How can the CCHMC video presence be expanded after the re-design of their website? | 15 Animated videos:
Leukemia, nutrition, male & female fertility preservation, MPV vaccine, feeding tubes, TPN, digital navigation suite, proton therapy, what is research, patient reported outcomes, remote patient care, infection prevention, and more! |
Dr. John Perentesis
Rebecca Frye Melissa Scot Kirbi Hais |
john.perentesis@cchmc.org
rebecca.frye@cchmc.org melissa.scott@cchmc.org kirbi.hais@cchmc.org |
| CBDI (Parent) | How can we combat the feeling of uncertainty parents get when their child is diagnosed with cancer | IMPACT app prototype
IMPACT publication Virtual treatment plan Synchronized calendar |
Dr. Ahna Pai | ahna.pai@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(Asthma Center) CCTST Award |
How can we improve the patient and caretaker understanding of their Asthma Action Plan and discharge instructions? | Tailored video discharge instructions
Ideal patient journey map Animated overview of asthma |
Dr. Medlina Kovacic
Dr. Carolyn Kercsmar |
carolyn.kercsmar@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(PPC Clinic) CCTST Award |
How can clinical wait times for patients and families be utilized to connect them to community resources? | Pediatric primary care clinic redesign of resource desk, resource wall, and entry and kids area transformation | Dr. Robert Kahn
Adrienne Henize, JD Dr. John Morehous |
robert.kahn@cchmc.org
adrienne.henize@cchmc.org john.morehous@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(Anesthesia) CCTST Award |
Can we design an ideal anesthesia induction for children? | Engaging breathing game
Interactive breathing device Functional prototypes Patent App: USSN 16/240,179 |
Abby Hess
Dr. Anna Varughese John Brophy |
abby.hess@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(Informed Consent) |
How can we improve the parent/patient engagement during the informed consent process? | ICD redesign
"What is research?" video Website for PIs to create ICDs ICD app |
Dr. Todd Florin
Dr. Lilliam Ambroggio |
lilliam.ambroggio@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(Pain Management) CCTST Award |
Can we design an optimal pain management experience for Spinal Fusion and Pectus Excavatum | AIM system: Website, App, Pocket Guide, Wearable.
Gen. Z hero's journey video |
Dr. Victor Garcia
Dr. Peter Sturm |
victor.garcia@cchmc.org
peter.sturm@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(PICU) |
How can situational awareness improve the action response in PICU? | PICU CRP Situational Awareness
Digital Prototype Action Response Plan |
Dr. Maya Dewan | maya.dewan@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(TALI) |
How can we better educate patient families about technology assisted language intervention (TALI)? | Quick Reference Guide
TALI Educational Videos (Self Monitoring & Repairing; Encouraging your child to communicate using language) |
Dr. Jareen Meinzen-Derr
Rosie Sheldon Laura Smith Lane |
jareen.meinzen-derr@cchmc.org
rose.sheldon@cchmc.org |
| Pediatrics
(Center for Simulation and Research) |
How can we design a CRP toolkit to fit the needs of IDD learners in CRP certification courses? | CRP Learning Toolkit
CRP & AED Skills Training Book Sorting card activity Multiplayer board game with CRP manikin and interactive toy AED |
Angie Jackson
Erin Riehle Mary Ellen Daston Matt Wortman Luke Wasserman |
angie.jackson@cchmc.org
erin.riehle@cchmc.org maryellen.daston@cchmc.org matt.wortman@cchmc.org luke.wasserman@cchmc.org |
| Heart Institute
(Education) CCTST Award |
How does education impact a family's ability to care for their child after heart surgery? | Home care education
Quick reference guide Mobile website Recovery pathway |
Dr. Sandra Stavetski
Dr. Sam Hanke Dr. Nicolas Madsen Dr. Barbie Giambra |
samuel.hanke@cchmc.org
nicolas.madsen@cchmc.org barbara.giambra@cchmc.org |
| Heart Institute
(VAD Education) CCTST Award |
How might we design VAD education modules to fulfill the needs for pediatric patients, families, and clinicians? | 22 e-learning courses across four modules
Animation, character, layout, and functionality styles |
Dr. Angela Lorts
Lauren Burkhart Katrina Fields Dr. Chet Villa Dr. Ryan Moore |
angela.lorts@cchmc.org |
| Behavioral Medicine
(Foster Care) |
How can we educate foster care youth on the importance of preventative healthcare and help them make decisions regarding their own healthcare? | IDENTITY Web Portal
80pg "I Care" health guide Brand identity DBT worksheets Animated video I Care Website - icaretocheck.org HealthHero-EHR for foster youth |
Dr. Mary Greiner
Dr. Sarah Beal Dr. Judith Dexheimer |
mary.greiner@cchmc.org
sarah.beal@cchmc.org judith.dexheimer@cchmc.org |
| Behavioral Medicine
(Medication Adherence) CCTST Award |
How can we create a device to aid in medication adherences as well as capture data to improve patient outcomes? | Device prototype
Phone app Patent No.: D812,246 S |
Dr. Kevin Hommel | kevin.hommel@cchmc.org |
| Sickle Cell
(iTransition I & II) CCTST Award |
How can we improve the transition from pediatric to adult care for youth with sickle cell disease? | Customizable patient profiles
Transition card series for staff Patient-patient app interface Daily self-management charts |
Dr. Lori Crosby | lori.crosby@cchmc.org |
| Sickle Cell
(Sickle Cell Trait) CCTST Award |
How do we educate and inspire the public to learn more about sickle cell trait? | Website visualizations
sicklecelltrait.org Informative illustrations Animated video |
Dr. Charles Quinn
Lisa Shook |
charles.quinn@cchmc.org
lisa.shook@cchmc.org |
| Sickle Cell
(Hemotology) CCTST Award |
How can we create a toolkit to help providers learn about Hydroxyurea protocol? | Printable supplement tools
Learning modules: quizzes, webinars, & videos HelpSCD.org |
Dr. Lori Crosby
Lisa Shook Dr. Russel Ware |
lori.crosby@cchmc.org
lisa.shook@cchmc.org russell.ware@cchmc.org |
| Sickle Cell
(SPEAK) CCTST Award |
How can we modernize educational materials and tools to better serve the patient family population? | My Care Journey (Print)
SCDcare.org (Digital) Educational Tools (Human) |
Lynette Fenchel
Dr. Charles Quinn Dr. Lori Crosby Lisa Shook Dr. Patrick McGann |
lynette.fenchel@cchmc.org
charles.quinn@cchmc.org lori.crosby@cchmc.org patrick.mcgann@cchmc.org |
| Patient Services
(Sibling Care) CCTST Award |
What is the current sibling experience at CCHMC and how can their needs be better met? | TYS Game
Sibling Space Guidelines |
Dawn Nebrig | dawn.nebrig@cchmc.org |
| Transition Medicine
(Compassionate) CCTST Award |
How can we made the end of life experience at CCHMC more comfortable for families? | Privacy lights, comfort quilt, little reminders, remembrance garden, alert lights, spiritual lights, and spatial considerations | Dr. Rachel Thienprayoon
Dr. Melissa Mark Daniel Grossoehme |
rachel.thienprayoon@cchmc.org
melissa.mark@cchmc.org dgrossoehme@akronchildrens.org |
| Transition Medicine
(Decision Making Tool) |
How can we empower patients with ulcerative colitis to participate in shared decision-making? | Brand identity
Mobile website |
Dr. Ellen Lipstein
Dr. Phil Minar Nancy Daraiseh |
ellen.lipstein@cchmc.org
phillip.minar@cchmc.org nancy.daraiseh@cchmc.org |
| Transition Medicine
(Journey Map Tools) |
How can we design a home-based palliative care experience that assures we are offering the correct tools to improve patient and caregiver quality of life? | Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD)
Severe Neurological Impariments (CPN) |
Dr. Rachel Thienprayoon
Sheryl Blockmer Dr. Mark Meyer Dr. Wendy Chouteau Blyth Lord Jennifer Sideman LaDonna Morales |
rachel.thienprayoon@cchmc.org
sheryl.blockmer@cchmc.org mark.meyer@cchcm.org wendy.chouteau@cchmc.org blord@courageousparentsnetwork.org jennifer@courageousparentsnetwork.org ladonna.morales@cchmc.org |
