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

Council on Aging

Passport Simplification

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Cincinnati Children's
Hospital Medical Center

Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute

Emergency Preparedness

Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy

Sickle Cell Disease Transition

The Live Well Collaborative

Artificial Intellegence


Our Impact

1000+ Students

200+ CO-OP Students

100+ Faculty Advisors

25+ Research Fellows

16 Happy Partners

130+ Studio Projects

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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