The International Design for Change Symposium/Study Tour is a collaborative endeavour, proudly brought forth by renowned institutions such as the School of Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Taylor’s University Malaysia, Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore, the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Services UAE (MBRU), Monash University Australia, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), University of Canberra Australia, and the School of X, Design Singapore Council. This exceptional platform is dedicated to tackling real-world sustainability challenges in healthcare through innovative design methodologies in close collaboration with industry leaders and healthcare organisations.
The symposium format will include four distinct sessions, each featuring four in-person/Video presenters/speakers followed by Q&A panel discussions. The session titles are as follows:
Session 1: Policy
Session 2: Sustainability Challenges
Session 3: Design Processes/Case Studies
Session 4: Educational Approaches
Following the symposium, a select group of over 100 student participants from the above institutions will embark on a collaborative, cross-disciplinary, multinational, and multicultural study tour. Their mission will be to formulate solutions across various domains, including product design, built environment, digital systems, awareness campaigns, service design, behaviour change initiatives, and transport design, all geared towards fostering sustainability in healthcare.