Swetha Anand is a Ph.D. Graphic Design student with a bachelor’s in engineering from India and a master’s in Graphic Design from the UIC School of Design, US. She has six years of experience working as a UI/UX designer in various industries, from games to audio platforms in startups. Swetha has published three papers at conferences, and her research interests include healthcare education using serious game design and other technologies.

Keywords: Healthcare, design thinking, interdisciplinary education, design education, game education, Serious game design.

The Role of Design Education in Electronic Waste Management

This was a collaborative research led by Assistant Professor Dr. Cecilia X. Wang aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of the environmental impact of electronic waste. Technology's rapid advancement has led to increased electronics consumption and improper recycling can cause environmental and human health problems. To tackle this problem, one proposed solution was to educate the younger generation on the importance of responsible e-waste recycling and encourage the development of sustainable habits.

Keywords: Design education, Interdisciplinary education, Electronic waste education, Design, driven E, Waste Education

Published: 14th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2023).

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She worked as a research scientist intern at Meta Reality Labs, where she researched the fit and wearability of VR wearable products. Minji’s research focuses on advanced wearable product development with the integration of technologies such as 3D body scanning, virtual simulation, and 3D CAD.

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Terry Haekyung Kim is a Ph.D. Apparel Studies student with a bachelor of science and master's degree in Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design from Seoul National University, Korea.

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