Articles by Zhenyu Cheryl Qian

Dr. Qian is an assistant professor of industrial design at Purdue University, lead-ing the MFA program of Interaction Design. She and her students look for the harmonious integration of physical and virtual interactions in product design, em-ploy research methodologies to improve the design, and adopt innovative tech-nologies to accommodate the human experience.

Design for Chronic Conditions: From Understanding to Innovation

Reviews, interviews, and examinations are important but empathic study is crucial for healthy designers to understand the needs of a patient suffering from chronic conditions. [Read More]