Pillars

Design HOPES is structured around three interconnected pillars that provide clear areas of focus, enabling us to deliver our strategic objectives efficiently while fostering cross-pillar collaboration around shared net zero goals.

Pillar 1

People Empowered

Using digital technology, and real-world design interventions, we transform ways of working and promote sustainable practices across NHS Scotland.

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Pillar 2

Materials Reimagined

Design HOPES rethinks our relationships with materials, textiles, garments and fabrics, designing in circular principles and designing out waste.

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Pillar 3

Place Regenerated

We empower communities and design progressive engagement with patients, carers and medical professionals to develop sustainable spaces and places for NHS Scotland.

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Design HOPES is a collaborative design-led research initiative, comprising five Scottish Universities (University of Strathclyde, University of Dundee, Heriot Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh), NHS Scotland, the third sector, and design organisations.

This project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the Future Observatory GTE Hub Programme at the Design Museum [grant number AH/Y00373X/1].