design philosophy

​“Designers intuitively know the value of design decisions that affect the quality of human experiences in a particular space.  I believe in integrating evidence-based design in not only healthcare interior design, but all vertical design categories, by creating a hospitality feel instead of a clinical one by considering patients’ comfort, privacy, security and warmth.  This can be achieved in creating an elegant and sophisticated manner using rich materials and neutral colorways.  Additionally, within that color palette should be a variety of textures.  Design solutions should provide solace for all and should provide a healing sanctuary with the ability to empower better health.

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infection control and durable coated fabrics

www.durablecoatedfabrics.com/

​The Durable Coated Fabrics Initiative is based upon the work being completed by the Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group (DCF Task Group) that resulted from a collaborative conversation at the Design Connections – Healthcare conference in February 2017 between in-house hospital interior designers and Terry Murphy from The Vinyl Institute. The Certified Healthcare Interior Designers (CHID) were looking for solutions to durable coated upholstery failures occurring in their various types of healthcare facilities. 
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