Design HOPES is an AHRC funded design-led research initiative, collaboratively working between five Scottish Universities, NHS Scotland, the third sector, and design organisations.
Explore our latest:
Design HOPES work-in-progress exhibition at V&A Dundee, Dec 2024, showcasing design-led research from across the project
Theory of Change workshop at Design Sprint 2, Perth Concert Hall, March 2024
Design HOPES work-in-progress exhibition at V&A Dundee, Dec 2024, showcasing design-led research from across the project
Landscapes of Care workshop at Design Sprint 1, DJCAD, Dundee, December 2023
Research and consultation pop-up event, Ninewells Hospital, NHS Tayside, February 2024
Poster presentation at CHEAD conference, DJCAD, Dundee, 2024
Mosaic Landscapes - a project exploring land use for health and planet on NHS Scotland estates
Landscapes of Care workshop at Design Sprint 1, exploring project connections and commonalities, DJCAD, Dundee, December 2023
What We Are Doing
The climate emergency is a health emergency. Design HOPES is creating, prototyping and testing the tools, behaviours and systems needed for NHS Scotland to meet, and move beyond, urgent Net Zero goals and create a sustainable health and social care system.
Featured Video
Featured Project
Thematic Project
Theme —
Exploratory Projects
Medi-Flax
Creating a sustainable textile economy for healthcare by utilising local natural fibres
Featured Video
Who We Are
Design HOPES is a collaborative project, working in dynamic teams and drawing on the knowledge, skills and expertise of practitioners from universities, NHS Scotland, third-sector organisations, the design industry and enterprise.
