Are TV makeovers killing healthcare design?

Reality TV home makeover shows have given an unrealistic look at the real work of design, especially in something as complex as healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Reality TV home makeover shows have given an unrealistic look at the real work of design, especially in something as complex as healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. We’re pressured into easy answers, black and white, and there are fewer opportunities to understand where the real solution might be, the article said.

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June 30, 2015


Topic Area: Industry News


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