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Item Restricted Graphic Medicine : Using Comics to Improve the Mental Health of People Living With Lupus (sle)(2023) Fie Bystrup; Hinze, Martin; Rieß, Henrik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Chronic illnesses like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often subject individuals to stigmas and alienation, exacerbated by the invisible nature of their symptoms. This thesis explores the potential of graphic medicine-a growing interdisciplinary field-as a medium for both self-expression and community building among lupus patients. By investigating the ways comics can be used to tell stories of health and illness, the research aims to uncover how creating and reading comics may serve as a method for coping with the emotional and psychological toll of lupus. The study further examines the existing literature on graphic medicine, which has largely focused on educating healthcare professionals, and argues for its broader transformative power for patients themselves. Keywords: Chronic Illness, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Graphic Medicine, Stigma, Mental Health, Trauma, Self-expression, Community Building, Healthcare Education, Coping StrategiesItem Restricted Programming Communities Through the Use of Design : How Interior Design Can Affect Human Behavior in a Coworking Space(2022) Yuri Grippaldi; Königk, Raymund; Mohs, Dominik; Faculty of Architecture and Design; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Coworking has emerged as a new way of working, offering an alternative to traditional office spaces and freelancing. This thesis aims to explore how the design of coworking spaces, specifically in terms of interior design and architecture, can influence human behavior and create an environment that supports different types of work activities. The study analyzes the impact of design elements such as barriers and fields on focused work, collaborative work, social interactions, and learning activities within coworking spaces. Additionally, the thesis examines the importance of building a strong community within the workplace and explores the origins and development of the coworking concept. Practical examples of existing coworking spaces are analyzed to understand their community-building efforts and the implications of their design on productivity. The findings of the research inform a design project for a coworking space for architects, providing practical solutions based on the theoretical conclusions. The thesis draws upon a range of literature and research on coworking, community building, and design principles to support its analysis and recommendations. Keywords: Coworking, interior design, architecture, human behavior, community building, design elements, focused work, collaborative work, social interactions, learning activities