What We Do

Our vision at the Live Well is to create positive change in the lives of those we design for. By practicing our values, we will move our community forward through life-changing solutions. Our expertise and core competencies are translated through three main capabilities:

Product + Service Design
Implementing our design thinking process.

Design Education
Leading design thinking workshops.


User-Centered Research
Developing user insights.

Who We Are

Located in
Cincinnati, OH.

Students and Faculty from
the University of Cincinnati’s
nationally ranked programs.

Multidisciplinary teams utilizing a design thinking approach.

Connect With Alumni

Live Well alumni have taken their lives and careers across the globe. We stay connected to these amazing individuals and now you have the ability to connect with Live Well alumni. See where our alumni are living well!

Our Current Studios

Passport Simplification
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Cancer and Blood Disease Institute
Emergency Preparedness
Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy
Sickle Cell Disease Transition

Artificial Intelligence Integration


2021 Crystal Cabin Awards Winner!

The Live Well Collaborative, in partnership with The Boeing Company and the University of Cincinnati, was just announced a WINNER of the prestigious 2020 Crystal Cabin Awards!

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2024 dmi:Design Value Award Winner!

The Live Well Collaborative, in partnership with Cincinnati Children's Medical Hospital Center, was just announced as a second place WINNER of 2024 dmi:Design Value Award!

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Work With Us

Experience our design thinking process by becoming a partner, accepting a cooperative learning position, or participating in one of our user-centered research sessions.

As a Partner

Are you looking for design solutions? Join the Live Well team as a partner to run studios that match your unique design needs.

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As a Faculty Advisor or Co-op

Push ideas and methodologies learned in the classroom to new levels by working directly with stakeholders and partners, from the research phase to final outputs.

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As a Research Fellow

Fellowship at the Live Well provides an unmatched opportunity to advance your career goals and design skillset through growth and leadership.

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