Social Innovation Design

MiiTA

MiiTA

Project

MiiTA is a system of inclusive medical apparel designed to restore dignity, autonomy, and comfort to vulnerable patient groups. This social innovation, stemming from pioneering functional medical garments developed since 2008, specifically addresses the challenges of daily dressing for patients undergoing long-term medical treatments, such as Port-A-Cath chemotherapy and haemodialysis.

Developed through advanced research within the EMHA programme at National Taiwan University, under the leadership of Professor Ray-E Chang, Ph.D., and clinically validated at Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, MiiTA bridges professional apparel engineering with stringent healthcare risk management.

The design incorporates innovative, non-sterile textile structures and strategically placed, back-oriented brand markings and functional interfaces. This ensures full medical accessibility for healthcare professionals during clinical procedures, while simultaneously providing elegant, high-quality, and empowering everyday apparel that respects patient identity and quality of life.

Year

2024

Mentors and collaborators

Ching-I (Genny) Lai (fashion design and development)
Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital (clinical validation partner)
Medical Care Alliance Group (health research support)
Tung-En Wu (design assistant)

Author

The multidisciplinary team is led by Dr Ching-I “Genny” Lai, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at Shih Chien University and founder of MiiTA. Her work focuses on social innovation in healthcare, and the project is being developed under the mentorship of Professor Ray-E Chang of NTU and with the endorsement of Chia-Yi Christian Hospital.

Dr Lai is responsible for project coordination, research and the development of 3D digital patterns, as well as presenting the project in Europe. The four-member delegation also includes Li-Jung Huang, an operations and risk management consultant and Head of the ESG Section at Mackay Memorial Hospital. Her work covers clinical infection control assessment, administrative compliance and risks related to medical disputes.

Ciao-Wun Yan is a curator specialising in green fashion and sustainability. She is responsible for developing a low-carbon, zero-waste exhibition display and for managing textile circularity in accordance with European Union regulations. Yun-Pien Lee is an international business, finance and audit consultant who oversees cross-border financial compliance, intellectual property agreements and the delegation’s travel budget.

The team combines fashion design with clinical, ESG, financial and legal expertise required for the development and international presentation of the project.

Previous
ORGANISER
Partneri
Sponzori
MEMBER OF
ORGANISER
Partneri
Sponzori
MEMBER OF
ORGANISER
PARTNERS
Sponzori
MEMBER OF
ORGANISER
PARTNERS
Sponzori
MEMBER OF
ORGANISER
PARTNERS
SPONSORS
MEMBER OF