Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS

Today at the DIGICOM 2024 in Barcelos, researcher Isabella Barbosa Silva is presenting the paper “Digitalisation of Maintenance Work in Cleanrooms: User Research Insights for Interaction Design.” In the context of the Microelectronics project for a semiconductor factory, this research focused on designing a digital tool tailored for maintenance workers operating in extreme environments like cleanrooms. By adopting a human-centred design (HCD) approach, the team explored workflows, existing technologies, and conducted interviews to uncover valuable insights. The findings reveal core features for improved interaction design and highlight key challenges for designers in these unique settings. Exciting to see innovation at the intersection of design and technology! #DIGICOM2024 #InteractionDesign #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #SemiconductorIndustry #FraunhoferPortugalAICOS

Our Head of Human-Centred Design, Ana Correia de Barros, participated in the Mutual Learning Workshop as part of the European project FUTURESILIENCE! The workshop took place today (Nov 6), at the University of Ferrara, Italy, bringing together representatives from all project “Labs”, including our Lab Fictions. Together, they discussed the challenges each country is facing and explored strategies to overcome them. A valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration and drive innovative solutions for European resilience! #Futuresilience #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #Collaboration

Join us at HCDWeek@AICOS for an inspiring session with Graham Pullin! On November 25, at 5 PM (local time), the Designer and Professor of Design and Disability at the University of Dundee will address the topic “Exploring with Mentors”. In this unique session, Graham Pullin from Studio Ordinary will delve into the powerful intersection of design and disability studies. Rather than seeing disability as a 'problem' to 'solve,' Studio Ordinary embraces it as an integral part of life. Together with disabled and nondisabled researchers, they work on projects that challenge perceptions and elevate often-overlooked conversations around disability. Graham will share insights into the creative process of 'making' as a tool for learning and discussing disability, including projects like Hands of X and Imagining Technologies for Disability Futures. Discover the role of mentors and collaborators in their work and explore how co-researchers are shifting the dialogue on disability through design. This session promises to reshape your perspective on design, disability, and the importance of collaboration. Stay tuned! #HCDWeek2024 #DesignAndDisability #InclusiveDesign #StudioOrdinary 

As part of project Fictions, FhP-AICOS recently conducted another engaging workshop with workers from the dst group.   For this session, our team developed a speculative prototype of a work sweater, equipped with various innovative technologies. Participants were invited to explore and discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of these futuristic features on their daily work. Through these workshops, we continue gathering valuable insights and recommendations to ensure that emerging technologies prioritize workers' rights and contribute to their well-being.   Project Fictions is part of the FUTURESILIENCE program, advancing our vision for a more worker-centred future.   #FictionsProject #FuturResilience #Innovation #WorkerWellbeing #HCD #HumanCentredDesign

Curious about the concept of foresight and why it's capturing global attention? Martin Kruse, Senior Futurist at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, will break it down, exploring its roots in World War II and its rising importance today. From the United Nations’s Pact for the Future to Fortune 500 companies, foresight is shaping tomorrow’s world. Discover how this powerful tool is guiding governments, organizations, and industries toward a better future! November 27, as part of HCDWeek@AICOS!   #HCDWeek #Foresight #HumanCentredDesign #HCD

Recently, a team of researchers from FhP-AICOS led three workshops aimed at identifying and exploring which values and how they manifest in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, in the relationship with patients, and in the use of technology. These sessions were attended by ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma, researchers from the Instituto de Filosofia - UP, and AICOS researchers (designers, engineers, data scientists) with experience in designing and developing health technologies. “We used a tool we developed, in the form of a card game, which aims to stimulate exploration and discussion among the different stakeholders,” explains Ricardo Melo, senior researcher at FhP-AICOS. “The workshops were very successful, with the tool we created proving to be very useful in fostering and channeling discussions about values in ophthalmological practice,” highlights the researcher. From the participants' perspective, the feedback was also very positive, with the approach being praised and considered “rich and innovative.” These workshops were conducted as part of the SIGNO project. By applying methods of co-creation and participatory exploration, SIGNO will generate a set of recommendations and a set of experimental prototypes, exploring the issue of values, the purpose of which is to support the design of more useful and effective technology in healthcare. As a contribution to society, such usefulness should translate into more appropriate health technology design, support clinical decision, better-informed patients, and, ultimately, better health for all. #DigitalHealth #values #HCD #TechnologyDesign #HealthcareSolutions

Join Us for an Insightful Webinar on“Human-Centred Design of Health Technologies” Ana Correia de Barros (Head of Human Centred Design) and Ricardo Melo (senior researcher) will be leading sessions in the upcoming webinar tomorrow (October29) as part of the JoinHealth Autumn Series under the #DigiHealthPT project by Health Cluster Portugal. "Principles of Human-Centred Design"; "Learning from Users: Understanding and Specifying Context of Use"; and "User-Centred Evaluation" will be the topics of some of the sessions. Don’t miss this chance to explore how human-centred approaches are transforming health technologies. We look forward to your participation! Full program available at https://lnkd.in/dSExqkPZ. Register at https://lnkd.in/d7_UG57z (mandatory). #HCD #HumanCentredDesign #DigiHealthPT #DigitalHealth

Our team proudly took the stage in Paris to receive two awards and an honorable mention at the DNA Paris Design Awards. Representing FhP-AICOS, Rúben Moutinho accepted these awards for our Operator and Redefine projects, alongside HomeSenseALS which earned a distinguished Honorable Mention. The ceremony was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our commitment to Human-Centred Design and the impact of our work on an international stage. We are honored to be recognized among global innovators and grateful to our talented team for their dedication. More details on the awarded designs at https://lnkd.in/dJJghN4Q. #DesignAwards #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #DNAParisAwards

Join us on November 28, 5 PM (Lisbon time) for an inspiring session with Marta Correia, Senior Graphic Designer at the Champalimaud Foundation. As part of HCDWeek@AICOS, Marta will lead the session on "Design for Impact: Communicating the Unknown," where she’ll explore the powerful role design plays in transforming scientific knowledge into engaging, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.   Discover how design can foster deeper connections between the scientific and health communities and society at large breaking down complex ideas and turning the unknown into impactful, understandable stories.   With a rich background in communication design and a passion for socially driven projects, Marta's work at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown has led to innovative collaborations with designers, illustrators, and scientific data visualization experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how design can drive impactful change! #HCDWeek #DesignForImpact #HealthCommunication #ScienceAndDesign #HCD

On the 31st of October, Karey Helms will be the guest of honor for our upcoming open session of Thursdays With Science. In her talk, "𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿", Karey will explore the complexities and tensions in the concept of care, especially in intimate settings, by addressing wicked problems through unconventional lenses such as taboo and humor. She will present three thought-provoking case studies involving technologies of human waste, leaky breastfeeding bodies, and spying on loved ones. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in design and care. Karey Helms is a design researcher and associate professor at Umeå Institute of Design, Sweden. She holds a PhD in Interaction Design from Kungliga Tekniska högskolan and currently serves as an associate professor and postdoctoral researcher. Her work focuses on design in unconventional settings, often involving technology in spaces where it's typically considered "out of place."   We look forward to seeing you there! Register at https://lnkd.in/dNzvDchY.   #TwS #ThursdaysWithScience #HCD #DesignResearch #CareInDesign