The title of the edited blog post is Designing Resilience How Industrial Designers Can Help Overcome the Challenges of Dengue Outbreak in Quezon City The post discusses how industrial designers can use their skills to develop innovative solutions to address the dengue outbreak in Quezon City, including designing vector control tools, improving personal protective equipment (PPE), enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and creating public awareness campaigns.

Designing Resilience How Industrial Designers Can Help Overcome the Challenges of Dengue Outbreak in Quezon City

As industrial designers, we have the power to create innovative solutions that improve people's lives. When crises hit, like the recent dengue outbreak declared in Quezon City, it's essential to adapt our skills to help mitigate their impact.

Understanding the Crisis

The Quezon City Government recently declared a dengue outbreak due to a significant increase in cases across the city. As of 2025, nearly triple the number of cases compared to the previous year have been reported, with children being disproportionately affected. This public health emergency poses not only a medical concern but also an economic and social challenge that requires immediate attention.

Designing for Resilience

As industrial designers, we can apply our skills to develop innovative solutions that address the root causes of this crisis. Here are some potential approaches

### 1. Designing Vector Control Tools

Industrial design can play a critical role in designing vector control tools that prevent the spread of dengue fever. This includes developing mosquito traps, insecticides, and other devices that effectively eliminate breeding sites.

To achieve this, we can collaborate with entomologists and public health experts to identify effective designs, utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to simulate and test various concepts, and partner with local manufacturers to produce and distribute these tools.

### 2. Improving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Designing PPE that is comfortable, effective, and accessible can help prevent the spread of dengue fever. This includes developing gloves, masks, and other personal protective equipment that can be worn by healthcare workers, sanitation personnel, and even community members.

To achieve this, we can conduct user research to understand the needs and preferences of target users, design prototypes using a human-centered approach to ensure comfort and effectiveness, and collaborate with manufacturers to produce PPE that meets international standards.

### 3. Enhancing Healthcare Infrastructure

Industrial design can also contribute to enhancing healthcare infrastructure in Quezon City, including designing hospital rooms, clinics, and medical equipment.

To achieve this, we can conduct site visits and user research to understand the needs of healthcare professionals and patients, design spaces that prioritize patient comfort, hygiene, and dignity, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and healthcare experts to ensure effective implementation.

### 4. Creating Public Awareness Campaigns

Public awareness campaigns can be a powerful tool in preventing the spread of dengue fever. Industrial designers can develop innovative materials, such as posters, brochures, and social media graphics, that educate the public on prevention measures.

To achieve this, we can conduct user research to understand audience needs and preferences, design visually appealing and engaging materials using graphic design software, and collaborate with local organizations and community leaders to distribute campaign materials.

Conclusion

As industrial designers, we have a unique opportunity to contribute to overcoming the challenges posed by the dengue outbreak in Quezon City. By applying our skills to develop innovative solutions that address vector control, PPE, healthcare infrastructure, and public awareness, we can make a tangible impact on this crisis.

Let's join forces with other professionals to design a more resilient and healthy city for all.

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