Intergenerational Design for Mental Health was the theme for the final projects. An exercise to prepare for the project was to practice applied-research skills using qualitative and quantitative methods. We chose a local site in Ann Arbor for our observation visit. This exercise guided our interests in addition to learning from the guest speakers and readings for the class.

For each project, students created a short elevator pitch in addition to describing the context along the design continuum. An evidence-based approach and supporting research was utilized as part of the process to design for the desired health outcome.