Health

Why is Biophilic design in a ‘green’ rut

If you were to look up biophilic design or at the many interiors that follow biophilic design principles, it’s likely you’ll be met with a sea of green, wood and green plants. I’ve been speaking to lots of designers and they’re all saying they are noticing this and asking why are we just limiting ourselves…

Colour, design and creating positive mental health

Back in 2018, one of the leading UK interior trade shows, 100% Design, released their forecast of the upcoming trends in design, and right up the top at number 2 was mental health. Five years on mental health in design is still a hot topic even more so with the impact of the pandemic lockdowns…

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Mental Health Awareness UK, navigating grief through colour

For Mental Health Awareness Week, I take a look at how UK clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith demonstrates the process of grieving through the use of colour.