Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
Art and Design Department
Faculty Mentor
Susan Tibbits
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Design is about solving problems in the most beautiful and functional way possible. Within the profession it is the designer’s responsibility and obligation to provide practical, meaningful, and healthy spaces wherein people will thrive. Similar to most design projects, the sector of workplace design focuses significantly on the mental health and psychological wellness of the employees that use the space in order to combat the negative effects of bad design on long term health. According to an article published by Gettysburg College, the average person will spend approximately one-third of their life, or about 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Because of the sheer amount of time individuals spend in their respective work spaces during their professional careers, it is very important to establish rules and guidelines that keep residents happy and healthy while they work. One of these established guidelines is Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that when used correctly and exactly has been known to enhance spaces, create harmony between elements and can lead to prosperity and wealth. Feng Shui is used specifically in building design and is thought to cause favorable or unfavorable effects on the user based on the arrangement and material selection in a space. Research supports the use of Feng Shui as a means to enhance the user’s experience in a space. It also suggests that good design practices, even if not exactly following the laws of Feng Shui, will also create a better and healthier work environment than a space with poor design. Ultimately, interviews and articles indicated that good design and Feng Shui greatly overlap. Though Feng Shui is not always the only solution to all workplace design problems, it is a great way to enhance the mental well being of users in a space. Presentation Time: Thursday, 1-2 p.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-11-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Design Solutions that Impact Mental Health
Logan, UT
Design is about solving problems in the most beautiful and functional way possible. Within the profession it is the designer’s responsibility and obligation to provide practical, meaningful, and healthy spaces wherein people will thrive. Similar to most design projects, the sector of workplace design focuses significantly on the mental health and psychological wellness of the employees that use the space in order to combat the negative effects of bad design on long term health. According to an article published by Gettysburg College, the average person will spend approximately one-third of their life, or about 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. Because of the sheer amount of time individuals spend in their respective work spaces during their professional careers, it is very important to establish rules and guidelines that keep residents happy and healthy while they work. One of these established guidelines is Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice that when used correctly and exactly has been known to enhance spaces, create harmony between elements and can lead to prosperity and wealth. Feng Shui is used specifically in building design and is thought to cause favorable or unfavorable effects on the user based on the arrangement and material selection in a space. Research supports the use of Feng Shui as a means to enhance the user’s experience in a space. It also suggests that good design practices, even if not exactly following the laws of Feng Shui, will also create a better and healthier work environment than a space with poor design. Ultimately, interviews and articles indicated that good design and Feng Shui greatly overlap. Though Feng Shui is not always the only solution to all workplace design problems, it is a great way to enhance the mental well being of users in a space. Presentation Time: Thursday, 1-2 p.m.