Transforming Care Delivery: About Us

FosterHealth Institute is a learning hub dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovation in user experience (UX) and service design. We bring together clinicians, designers, researchers, and technology leaders to reimagine how care is delivered and experienced.

Instructor(s)

Nagesh Shinde

Primary Instructor

Nagesh is a design leader and educator with deep roots in brand and experience design. He’s worked with global agencies like Wunderman Thompson and Leo Burnett, and brand design manager at Cardean Learning Group, collaborating with pioneers like Don Norman and Jakob Nielsen. As a professor of Design at UW-Stout, he guides industry-sponsored projects with GNC, 3M, Target, and Adobe, bringing real-world rigor to human-centered design education.

Design the Future of Healthcare

Our courses and resources are developed by seasoned professionals from leading healthcare institutions and technology companies, ensuring every learner gains practical skills grounded in industry best practices. Whether you’re a healthcare provider exploring design thinking or a UX designer entering the health sector, we provide the tools, methods, and mentorship to turn ideas into impactful solutions.