«Design is Good for Health», a new book to demonstrate the important role of design in healthcare

Design cannot cure anything in and of itself, but neither can a vaccine if we don’t have a syringe to inject it with. The design is part of the solution itself, not an added value; it is an essential stage in the development of any innovation for social good. From industry to architecture, from graphic communication to fashion, there are many examples that serve to highlight the value of this creative activity for the most important thing of all: our health. This is right at the other end of the spectrum from decorative aspects and accessories. All of them are presented in the book El diseño es bueno para la salud (Design is Good for Health), published by La Fábrica and promoted by the Fundació del Disseny, Andreu World and the MuVIM.

This research work encompasses all disciplines of design and creativity, without forgetting what the pandemic has generated or the social emergencies that are taking place in other parts of the world. A transversal look at the past that dissects the present and projects into the future to illustrate, with more than 500 examples, that science and medicine are evolving and will continue to evolve with the help of technology and design.

It includes writings by Juli Capella, Patricio Sáiz, Pepa Reverter, Quim Larrea, Lluís Morillas, Luis Bassat, Víctor Palau, Álvaro Sobrino, Oscar Guayabero, Valentín Río, Artur Galocha, Xavi Calvo, Quico Vidal, Coke Ferreiro, Oriol Ventura, Toni Clariana, Tachy Mora, Jesús Llinares, Salvi Plaja, Carlos Atienza, Soledad Lorenzo, Marcus Hurst, Koke Fernández, Ana Domínguez Siemens and Carmelo Zappulla.

The book can be purchased from La Fábrica’s online store as well from design, art and architecture bookshops.