Health Issue 07

Innovation

The Behind-the-Scenes Battle for Your Medical History

Investigating the competitive bid for your personal health records – a who's who of the key industry players.

Economics

The Paradox of Choice

A capitalist case for universal health care.

Methods

Dynamic Archetypes and Lifestyle Changes

A new approach to design research and health: when Personas aren't enough.

Innovation

Switching Off Disease

The shocking new way that genetic researchers are battling disease – and how designers can help.

Strategy

Innovation and Control

Navigating the complicated space between creativity and control in medical device design.

Infographics

Single-Sided Deafness: A Graphical Tale

A visual investigation of what it means to live with single-sided deafness.

Brand

PC Development for the Developing World

Examining the OLPC project: the cause, the controversy, and – above all – the competition.

Design

frogMed: Case Studies

A brief introduction to frog's work in the health space, from stress reduction to surgery.

In Person

iTEACH: Taking on TB and HIV in South Africa

Zinhle Thabethe, Outreach Director of iTEACH, talks with frog about the impact of traditional healers, modern medicine, and cutting-edge technology on the treatment of HIV/AIDS and TB.

Innovation

Medical Breakthroughs

A slideshow of recent medical breakthroughs from top research labs around the globe.

Design

Future Health Concept: The Aura

frog shares a future design concept for personal health, bringing together traditional healing methods with cutting-edge technology.

Events

Calendar

What's happening in design and business this season.