~ PHILOSOPHY
We believe that spaces are not neutral - that design has the power to improve wellbeing, health and social connection.
Using nature as our guiding compass, WELLxDESIGN bridges neuroscience, psychology, biophilic principles and interior design - helping real estate owners, design firms, researchers, organizations and private clients create environments that optimally support the people inside them.
Understanding the significant impact the built environment has on the human experience, we blend evidence-based design principles with modern science and nature-based roots to create spaces that support a thriving, balanced experience for all.
~ RESEARCH
By blending neuroscience, psychology, environmental science and wellbeing, we explore how the design of our environments shape the human experience.
As no person, community or place is the same, we examine how key factors come together to impact mental, emotional + physical needs and desires.
~ PRACTICE
With experience across commercial, education, healthcare and residential projects, we understand the key nuances and particulars that optimally impact the human experience within the space.
We move beyond intuition to utilizing research to inform vision + planning decisions to achieve the best possible outcomes in the built environment.
As no space is neutral, we design for flourishing by shaping experiences + spaces to optimally support people's somatic, cognitive and emotional experiences.
As no individual is the same, we design environments and systems for all different types of neurodiversity so that everyone can feel comfortable and thrive.
As research grows, we explore the intersection of neuroscience and aesthetics on how our environments shape our emotions, behaviors, and wellbeing.
~ SERVICES
Whether it's kickstarting a new project, looking for guidance as projects are underway, or interviewing for new business, we work with you to identify key strategies, resources and partners to set the project up for success.
Guiding clients to help identify key values, priorities, needs and goals, while exploring how space can help support them - from visioning sessions, programming, real estate evaluations and more.
We design evidence-based, human-centric experiences that look and perform beautifully - from high level concepts + design development through construction support - or help guide your designs through project consulting.
We help you navigate complex questions, multiple stakeholders, or multifaceted needs through customized workshops, education and speaking engagements. We also provide select interview + proposal consulting services.
~ ABOUT
WELLxDESIGN is led by designer and strategist Julie Marlow with over 15 years of designing insight-based experiences across a variety of scales + environments. From commercial, education, healthcare, residential and event design, Julie provides a unique perspective by having led projects across every phase from early visioning and strategy, community engagement, concept development, design, construction administration through change management + post-occupancy research.
With a bachelors degree in Psychology from Georgetown University and graduate degree in Interior Design from Parsons, The New School for Design, she uniquely combines her diverse experience to translate research into actionable strategies and develop thoughtful, human-centric environments that support wellbeing and performance.
Julie has worked for a number of the world's top 10 architecture and design firms. She is National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified and a WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP), and is also a member of the Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), The Center for Conscious Design (CCD) and Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA).
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