Education BS, Morningside College, 1986 MFA, Iowa State University, 1991
Research Interests Experience Design for Health Care, Design for Behavioral Change, Information Design, Design for Social Inclusion, the Design of Learning Experiences for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Multicultural Communication, Human Interaction Design
Current Projects Bailey Research Career Development Award, This research examines the critical role of information in the medical decision-making process. Our Project specifically examines how design impacts the patient-doctor relationship and can empower patients in the medical decision-making process. Thielen Student Health Center Study, Funded by Koster Insurance through the American College Health Association (ACHA) under a grant for Innovative Practices in Health Care.
Contact Information
Phone: (515) 294-1667
Email: debra815@iastate.edu
Office: 277 Design
Mailing Address
Art and Design Department 158 College of Design Ames, IA, 50011
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