Many design firms are instilling a culture of research and a commitment to metrics that matter, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Many design firms are instilling a culture of research and a commitment to metrics that matter, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The challenge is making research part of the design process. The article includes a six-step process — beginning with creating designs based on key organization performance goals — that highlights how research thinking can be incorporated into existing processes.
June 9, 2014
Topic Area: Interior Design
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