Design: A Creative + Analytic Mind

As a design researcher, I aim to develop design theories and generate research evidence that are both normative and analytical. Design processes are inherently creative and speculative, whereas the implementation of research evidence requires systematic and analytical reasoning. In healthcare design, this dual orientation is especially important because design decisions directly influence human health, behavior, and well-being.

To create meaningful impact in healthcare design practice and contribute to healthier environments, design research must move beyond aesthetic or functional concerns alone. It should focus on both the development of design theories that guide innovation and the implementation of research evidence that supports informed decision-making in practice. By integrating creative inquiry with evidence-based analysis, healthcare design research can bridge theory and practice, ultimately improving environmental quality, user experience, and human well-being.

This is one of the crucial topics addressed in my book “Environment-behavior Studies for Healthcare Design ”. This book is a call to action that design researchers need to develop theories that have both normative and analytical characteristics for healthcare design.

My book is written through an in-depth examination of environment-behavior (EB) theories and provides comprehensive discussions of major theoretical perspectives within the field. It demonstrates how environment-behavior studies can contribute to healthcare design and advance evidence-based design (EBD) practices. As an outcome of my research, this book articulates a redefined design process model that integrates EBD principles within the broader healthcare design process.

In addition, this book establishes a direct connection between environment-behavior theories, conceptual frameworks, and research methodologies and their practical application in healthcare design. By bridging theoretical knowledge and professional practice, it illustrates how EB research can inform design decision-making, support evidence implementation, and contribute to the creation of healthier and more supportive healthcare environments.