Advanced Certificate in Design for Wellbeing
Published on June 23, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to have an expert in the field of design for wellbeing. Can you tell us a bit about your experience and what drew you to this area? GUEST: Absolutely, I've been a practicing designer for over a decade and what drew me to this area was the potential for design to positively impact people's lives beyond just aesthetics. HOST: That's inspiring. Now, let's talk about this Advanced Certificate in Design for Wellbeing. How does it help design professionals and wellbeing specialists? GUEST: This course equips learners with human-centered design principles to create products, services, and environments that enhance mental, physical, and social wellbeing. HOST: Interesting. Could you share some current industry trends related to design for wellbeing? GUEST: Sure, there's a growing focus on sustainable and inclusive design practices. Also, technology is playing a significant role in delivering wellbeing-centered user experiences. HOST: Yes, sustainability and inclusivity are indeed crucial. But they also present challenges. What would you say are the major hurdles in applying these principles? GUEST: The main challenges include access to user data for research, ensuring cultural sensitivity in designs, and creating affordable yet durable solutions. HOST: Those are valid points. Looking ahead, where do you see the future of design for wellbeing? GUEST: I believe it will become an essential part of every design process across industries. We'll see more proactive integration of wellbeing features rather than reactive add-ons. HOST: That sounds promising! Thank you for sharing your insights. We're excited to see how this field evolves and the positive impact it can make. GUEST: My pleasure. It's an exciting time for design for wellbeing. Thanks for having me.
