Design News That Inspires

Sharing our thoughts on the latest design news and trends.

  • 9 New Behavioral Health Products
    11.07.2023Anne Holden

    9 New Behavioral Health Products

    By Tracey Walker | November 1, 2023 | HCD Magazine From molded furniture to a ligature-resistant sliding door, to calming textile patterns, vendors and manufacturers are introducing a range of behavioral products to support healthcare design environments. Below is a …

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  • Leveraging the Metaverse and IoT for a More Sustainable Workplace
    10.17.2023Anne Holden

    Leveraging the Metaverse and IoT for a More Sustainable Workplace

    By Erin McDannald | March 14, 2023 | i+s Magazine Experts agree that remote work is here to stay. With an ever-increasing reliance on digital platforms to collaborate and complete tasks in the hybrid work model, the metaverse and IoT (Internet …

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  • Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color of the Year
    10.10.2023Anne Holden

    Sherwin-Williams Unveils 2024 Color of the Year

    September 21, 2023 | i+s Magazine Now that we have your mouth-watering, we aren’t just showing you a beautiful pastry. In fact, renowned French pastry chef Dominique Ansel created the first-ever vegan cronut for New York City that was inspired …

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  • How Universities are Tailoring Today’s Student Housing
    10.04.2023Anne Holden

    How Universities are Tailoring Today’s Student Housing

    By Jennie Morton| October 2, 2023 | i+s Magazine Dorms create a sense of belonging, but many legacy buildings don’t match the realities or needs of today’s students. New residence halls are a unique opportunity to redefine college living. See how …

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  • Balancing Act
    09.26.2023Anne Holden

    Balancing Act

    By Jolene Mudri | September/October 2023 Issue | MCD Magazine Durability and maintenance top the list of concerns for designers specifying flooring within healthcare environments. There are multiple intertwined variables to balance – material health, embodied carbon reduction, cost, longevity, …

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  • Spec’d to Stay
    09.12.2023Anne Holden

    Spec’d to Stay

    By Amy Nichols & Lyndsee Johnson | July/August 2023 Issue | MCD Magazine As the healthcare industry enters the post-pandemic era, the design focus has shifted to enhancing the patient’s overall experience, while also maintaining an increased level of infection …

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  • Baker Miller Pink: The Power of Color in the Built Environment Podcast
    08.29.2023Anne Holden

    Baker Miller Pink: The Power of Color in the Built Environment Podcast

    By Robert Nieminen | August 15, 2023 | i+s Magazine As we touched on in our blog last week, the Color of the Year announcements are here from all of the main paint players in the industry. We wanted to …

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  • 2024 Colors of the Year we know so far
    08.22.2023Anne Holden

    2024 Colors of the Year we know so far

    Although we are still 31 days away from the actual start of fall and the weather hasn’t prepared anyone for the crisp air in the coming months, Pantone and our favorite paint brands are here to get us ready for …

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  • Using Experiential Design To Improve The Patient Experience
    08.15.2023Anne Holden

    Using Experiential Design To Improve The Patient Experience

    By D. Villella | August 8, 2023 | HCD Magazine What do you think of when you hear the words “experiential design”? You may not know what that is, but you’ve probably seen it. Experience design looks beyond the function …

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  • Should Healthcare Say Goodbye To Waiting Rooms?
    08.08.2023Anne Holden

    Should Healthcare Say Goodbye To Waiting Rooms?

    By Jordan Gill | July 19, 2023 | HCD Magazine Consumer expectations have significantly shifted toward on-demand services across various industries, and healthcare is no exception. Patients are less likely to endure long wait times and cumbersome processes when seeking …

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