Who We Are

We are an ever-evolving group of designers, storytellers, and top-tier students and faculty who come together to create desired solutions that meet the complexities of living well across the lifespan.

Our history includes

1000+

students from 9 colleges

100+

faculty advisors

25+

fellows

Full List of Previous Faculty Advisors

Chris Allen
Lindner College of Business
Jean Anthony
College of Nursing
Inigo Arroniz
Lindner College of Business
Howie Baum
College of DAAP
Ann Black
College of DAAP
Brooke Brandewie
MS, College of DAAP
Bain Butcher
College of DAAP;
College of Medicine
Edison Cabalfin
College of DAAP
Bonnie Brehm
College of Nursing
Peter Chamberlain
College of DAAP
Sooshin Choi
College of DAAP
Cindy Cook
College of Nursing
Dave Curry
Lindner College of Business
Steven Doehler
College of DAAP
Evelyn Fitzwater
College of Nursing
Jamie Frasure
College of Nursing
Craig Froehle
College of Business
Denise Gill-Roflow
College of Nursing
Sean Hafer
College of DAAP
Mara Helmuth
College-Conservatory of Music
Antonio Islas
College of DAAP
Heekyoung Jung
College of DAAP
Ralph Katerberg
Lindner College of Business
Blake Lane
College of DAAP
Robin Lee
College of Nursing
Karen Machleit
Lindner College of Business
Benjamin Meyer
College of DAAP
Meghan Minton
College of DAAP
Dale Murray
College of DAAP
Charles Puchta
College of Nursing
Mike Sanders
College of DAAP
Khang Soon-Jai
College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Rick Sweeny
College of Business
Ming Tang
College of DAAP
Todd Timney
College of DAAP
Craig Vogel
College of DAAP
Margaret Ferrier-Volker
College of DAAP
Xi Wang
Visiting
Yanling Wang
College of DAAP
Ann Welsh
Lindner College of Business
Missy Wilmarth-Stec
College of Nursing
Yin Xu
College of Nursing
Raphael Zammit
College of DAAP
BJ Zirger
Lindner College of Business

Our Story

The University of Cincinnati (UC) and Procter and Gamble (P&G) founded Live Well in 2007 as a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Live Well has since provided a unique multidisciplinary team composed of faculty and students from UC’s top-ranking colleges to offer its industry partners cutting-edge design expertise. Since its establishment, the Live Well has successfully completed over 130 projects in a wide variety of industries, with a mission to develop breakthrough innovations for consumers across their lifespan.

The Live Well Collaborative is an expert in the 50+ market and continues to expand its capabilities by partnering with leading organizations in healthcare, travel, and consumer goods. The Live Well has become a design asset to the industry and consistently delivers through project success.

Our Superpowers

Leadership

Linda Dunseath

COO & Executive Director

Jamie Maier

Research Leader & Educator

Current Faculty Advisors

Dr. Bain Butcher

UC DAAP, UC College of Medicine

Peter Chamberlain

UC DAAP School of Design

Todd Timney

UC DAAP School of Design

Research Fellows & Graduate Assistants

Alex Gao

Sr. User Experience Research Fellow

Delaney Burke

User Experience Research Fellow

Claire Minton

User Experience Research Fellow

Nika Umnov

User Experience Research Fellow

Nathan Brunner

MDes Graduate Assistant

Brianna Dzuricsko

MDes Graduate Assistant

Andrea Maravić

MDes Graduate Assistant

Justin Pokorski

MDes Graduate Assistant

Co-op Students

Francesca Campisano

Communication Design

Marisa Cheslock

Fashion Design

Grace Nunn

Communication Design

Kanav Shetty

Computer Science

Kartavya Singh

Computer Science

Danny Smoroske

Communication Design

Divya Vemulapalli

Industrial Design

Our Board of Directors

University of Cincinnati

Phillip Diller, MD, PhD

College of Medicine,
Senior Associate Dean 
for Educational Affairs

Susana Luzuriaga Voight

Assistance Vice Provost for Institutional Research

Timothy Jachna

College of DAAP, Dean

P&G

Terrence J. Porter

Board Chairman, Senior VP R&D Global Fabric Care, Flavors & Fragrance Discipline Capability

Gerard Baillely

Senior VP Corporate R&D

Thinh Ha

VP R&D Global Air Care and Fabric & Home Care Devices

Council on Aging

Ken Wilson

VP of Programs and Business Operations

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Oliver Rhine

Senior VP, Chief Strategy Officer

Officers

Michelle Duever

Treasurer of the LWC,
P&G Senior Director, Global Business Development

Linda Dunseath

Secretary of the LWC,
Chief Operating Officer,
Executive Director

Thinh Ha

VP of the LWC,
VP R&D Global Air Care and Fabric & Home Care Devices

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Purposeful design is at the forefront of our mission at Live Well. By putting our users’ needs first, we add meaning to everything we create.

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.

This is at the heart of everything we do at
Live Well.
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#simplicity #design
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See Where Our Alumni Are Living Well!

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 alumni list

Work With Us

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As a Partner

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

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As a 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 Faculty Advisor

Participate in a best-in-practice model of cross-functional collaboration, guiding students through semester-long projects.

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As a Research Fellow

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

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Cincinnati Office

2728 Short Vine St., Suite 201
Cincinnati, OH 45219
+1 513.558.7348
contactus@livewellcollaborative.org

Singapore Office

Innovillage 500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
+65 6772.1103

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