Katie Burdett Design Portfolio 2020

D I S C O V E R & G R O W
Positive Distractions are defined by Ulrich as, “an environmental feature that elicits positive feelings
and holds attention without taxing or stressing the individual, thereby blocking worrisome thoughts”
Positive Distractions prove to lower patient anxiety and increase wellbeing amongst both patients and staff through:
- Natural art and views
- Virtual reality and technology
- Calming sounds
Studies show that design interventions such as these can:
- Reduce the occurrence of negative behaviors prior to therapy
- Enhance communication within the patient–clinician relationship
- Ease pre-surgical preparations
Thoughtful Design: providing a playful lobby for the pediatric user, and
an adjacent comfortable space for family to lessen waiting stress
Intentional Use of All Space: allowing the corridors to become an
extension of rehabilitation and positive distraction
EXTERIOR REHABILITATION
HEALTHCARE