Well-Being & Design: Elements of Positive Environments

Well-Being & Design: Elements of Positive Environments

August 19th, 2021

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Tri-Supply - Austin

Designing healthy spaces using colorful textiles. We’ll discuss how to create effective color palettes utilizing textiles for healthy lifestyle settings indoor and out. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits of integrating color and in the selection and specification of performance fabrics in lifestyle designs for personal health and well-being.

Uplifting, healthy, optimistic, creative, productive — these are just some of the descriptions of places we all might prefer to live and work. To help designers intentionally create such spaces, this course will outline elements that foster positivity. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of choices that can contribute to positive, healthy environments.

Learning Objectives:

• discuss “color psychology” and the effects of colors on mood
• cite research findings regarding impacts of light on health
• define biophilic design and its principles
• describe the importance of tactile experience for achieving comfort, with particular emphasis on fabric selection

Lunch & refreshments will be provided.

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