The first edition of the International Conference on Design focusing on Health and Well-being, hosted by the University of Tehran in 2025, explores the vital role of design in shaping healthcare experiences, products, services, and environments. As healthcare systems worldwide face complex challenges, including aging populations, mental health crises, and the need for more inclusive and sustainable solutions, design offers powerful tools to enhance well-being, safety, and accessibility. This conference will serve as a platform for researchers, designers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

 This conference aims to advance knowledge and awareness in healthcare design by sharing cutting-edge research and promoting human-centered, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches. Also the conference focuses on strengthening the role of healthcare design in Iran while also welcoming contributions from around the world to broaden its horizons in this field. By examining the unique challenges and opportunities within the Iranian healthcare system, alongside global perspectives, the event will foster discussions on how design can contribute to more efficient, equitable, and patient-centered solutions. By bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds, the conference seeks to create a dynamic exchange of ideas that enhance healthcare design both locally and internationally. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and research presentations, participants will engage in meaningful conversations that shape the future of healthcare design, encouraging cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge sharing.