معرفی
Kimberly Mitchell serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Architecture + Design, where she founded the Design for Care Lab to advance interdisciplinary research at the intersection of design, aging, and health.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Bradley University
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Visual Communications from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with minor in Gerontology from Iowa State University
Mitchell's research pioneers age-inclusive frameworks through co-design methodologies, focusing on compassionate solutions for aging populations. Her work spans inter-generational storytelling, healthcare participatory design, and visual communication for accessibility, exemplified by projects like FRED (social robotics for dementia care), the Design for Aging Resource platform, and Designing for Our Future Selves workshops that bridge gerontology and design practice.
Her scientific contributions have earned significant recognition:
- GDUSA Health & Wellness Design Awards
- Design Incubation recognition
With over $30,000 in internal research funding, Mitchell's mentorship drives undergraduate students to win national design competitions and pursue top MFA programs through human-centered design curricula emphasizing real-world collaborations and inclusive research methods.
The Design for Care Lab operates as her primary research hub, fostering innovation in aging through interdisciplinary team-based approaches that integrate gerontology, healthcare, and community engagement.
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