Dr. Deana Mcdonagh

Professor

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Biography

Deana McDonagh is a Professor of Industrial Design at the School of Art and Design, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She also serves as the Health Innovation Professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and directs the (dis)Ability Design Studio at the Beckman Institute of Advanced Science and Technology. Her work focuses on empathic design research, striving to enhance the quality of life through intuitive and meaningful products that lead to emotional sustainability. McDonagh's research centers on the emotional relationships between users and products, ensuring that the functional and emotional needs of users are prioritized. She has been involved in various presentations, workshops, and keynote speeches, addressing topics like medical device design, proactive safety in product design, and the significance of user needs in design processes. She has received multiple grants for projects aimed at supporting aging individuals and those with disabilities through innovative technological solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor in the Department of Industrial Design, focusing on empathic design and health innovation.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

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