February 2008

economics
The Paradox of Choice
frog Senior Designer José Antonio Martínez Salmerón makes a capitalist case for universal health care.
methods
Dynamic Archetypes and Lifestyle Changes
A new approach to design research and health. frogs Celine Pering and Esther Ahn report.
technology
Switching Off Disease
frog Design Analyst Meriah Garrett investigates the shocking new way that genetic researchers are battling disease - and how designers can help.
strategy
Innovation and Control
frog Associate General Manager Thomas Sutton explores the tricky space between creativity and control in medical device design.
information graphics
Single-Sided Deafness: A Graphical Tale
Designer Lauren Kim offers a visual investigation of what it means to live with single-sided deafness.
trends
PC Development for the Developing World
frog Strategist Adam Silver takes a look at the OLPC project: the cause, the controversy, and - above all - the competition.
case studies
frogMed: Case Studies
A brief introduction to frog's work in the health space, from stress reduction to surgery.
in person
iTEACH: Taking on TB and HIV in South Africa
Zinhle Thabethe, Outreach Director of iTEACH, talks with frog about the impact of traditional healers, modern medicine, and cutting-edge technology on the treatment of HIV/AIDS and TB.
innovation
Medical Breakthroughs
frog Designer Anna Kardaleva showcases the latest medical breakthroughs from research labs around the globe.
design
Future Health Concept: The Aura
frog shares a future design concept for personal health, bringing together traditional healing methods with cutting-edge technology.
events
Calendar
What's happening in design and business this season.