Thematic Projects
Working from Home
empowering home-based workers to contribute actively to NHS Scotland net-zero objectives
Mosaic Landscapes
board game that engages communities in designing inclusive healthcare gardens to enhance health and wellbeing
Pharmaceutical Waste
exploring innovative design solutions to reduce medication waste in care homes
Community Growing
co-designing spaces and services to enhance health, wellbeing, and community resilience through nature-based solutions
Reusable Theatre Caps
co-designing and introducing eco-friendly, reusable theatre caps at NHS Golden Jubilee
Hospital Scrubs
improving hospital scrubs through design interventions to enhance staff comfort and dignity
Recycling of polyester textiles
investigating the feasibility of recycling polyester textiles
Making Compression Work
enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with lipoedema
Medi-Flax
Creating a sustainable textile economy for healthcare by utilising local natural fibres
The Fabric of Matter
supporting NHS Scotland’s efforts to reduce plastic waste by exploring innovative ways to repurpose single-use PPE and other materials, turning potential waste into sustainable resources
Rhythms and Rhymes
exploring the collective health impacts of individual energy-use behaviors in UK households
Future Forecasts: scenario planning for travel
reducing the environmental impact of NHS Scotland’s travel by enhancing vehicle fleet efficiency, promoting vehicle recycling, and increasing active travel infrastructure
Heat the Human
advancing thermal management in healthcare by developing advanced “heat the human” textiles and clothing systems, tailored for NHS Scotland users
The Green Ward Toolkit
co-designing tools and education with hospital staff to empower them to implement new sustainable practices
Flow
an interactive game for NHS Scotland staff to visualise patient flow through hospitals, with a focus on urgent and semi-urgent care pathways at NHS Tayside
