This workshop explores how design and design science can strengthen implementation science by bridging the gap between innovation and sustained change in practice. While many healthcare projects generate promising prototypes or proof of concepts, moving from pilot to a scalable, equitable, and sustainable implementation remains challenging. Drawing on human-centred design, co-creation, and interdisciplinary innovation, this workshop introduces participants to practical tools and methods that embed stakeholder needs into every stage of implementation. We will address how design thinking helps navigate ethical questions, ensures solutions align with personal preferences as well as contextual factors, and enhances adoption, maintenance, and scale-up. Participants will apply design science principles to practical implementation challenges, developing strategies to translate innovative ideas into real-world healthcare improvements. The session is aimed at participants familiar with basic implementation science concepts; no prior experience in design or design science is required.

Aim
‍- Understand the core principles of design science and its relevance to implementation research.
- Explore how human-centred, evidence-based (co-)design can enhance healthcare interventions and implementation science projects.
- Identify key tools and methodologies from design science and design research that support innovation in projects.
- Apply design science concepts to implementation challenges, translating user and stakeholder needs into practical solutions.