Podcast 5: Design thinking in health technology and innovation

In this episode, we explore the crucial role of design thinking in technology implementation within the healthcare sector. Our guest, Michael Awood, Chief Technology Officer for Disability and Assistive Technologies at UCT MedTech, brings a unique perspective to this discussion.

With his background in occupational therapy, digital healthcare and business administration, Michael offers insights into how design thinking can drive innovation in medical technology and improve patient outcomes. We shall delve into his experiences at UCT MedTech, his work in biomedical engineering and his vision for the future of healthcare technology.

Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving that integrates the needs of people, the possibilities of technology, and the requirements for business success. It emphasizes empathy, ideation, prototyping and iterative testing to develop creative solutions to complex problems. Join Michael and I as we delve into this fascinating aspect of technology development from a human-centered perspective.