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Design for Wellbeing – First Steps

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Explore the principles of Design for Wellbeing, why it matters, and how to apply it in Interior Design and Architecture, with a focus on User Profiles and Design. 

ABOUT
In this session we explore Design for Wellbeing, why it matters and how to integrate it into Interior Design and Architecture. Introducing two key concepts: User Profiles and Design Characteristics, and essential foundations for wellbeing-focused design.

WHAT TO EXPECT
We will cover:

  • Definition of Sustainability
  • Definition of Wellbeing
  • User Profiles
  • Design Characteristics & Issues
  • Q&A

WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

  • Feel confident engaging in wellbeing related conversations
  • Understand the various aspects of wellbeing and how these relate to working as a designer, as a client-side decision-maker, and construction professional
  • Be able to inform and direct project and design decisions for clients and occupants for high value return

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event is exclusively for BIID members and is ideal for designers or aspiring designers who want to learn about these topics and help raise awareness among as many people as possible.

SPEAKER DETAILS

Elina Grigoriou, FRSA HonRICS 

Elina Grigoriou is a London-based interior designer, sustainability specialist, and wellbeing expert, and co-founder of Grigoriou Interiors, one of the UK’s leading design and sustainability studios. For over two decades, she has shaped the commercial interior design sector by creating spaces that unlock social and environmental value while enhancing clients’ business performance. She works closely with national and global institutions to advance best practice in sustainable and wellbeing design, and played a key role in developing the SKArating system, where she now serves as director and chair. Recognised with Honorary Membership of the RICS in 2017, Elina has contributed to numerous industry standards on sustainability, Net Zero, circularity, and wellbeing, and is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. Her book Wellbeing in Interiors (RIBA, 2019) has significantly influenced practice and inspired the industry. 

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Additional Information

After registering for this event on Eventbrite, you will receive a reminder email containing the event link before it begins.

Registered guests will receive a recording of the webinar post event.

Attendance to this event equals 1 hour of Structured CPD.

If this event is fully booked, please join the waiting list. If you are no longer able to attend, please inform the office so that we can give your spot to someone else.

This is a BIID designer member exclusive event. 

If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.

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