The Art of Healing: How Interior Designers Can Impact Healthcare Environments Through Visuals

BY: Guest Author

March 19, 2024

There’s a reason healthcare designers are (and will always be) in demand: Studies show that their expertise can improve the lives of those who could use all the good vibes they can get.

That’s why designers and architects are consistently drawn to the Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments (MPSH) degree program at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID). In just one year of coursework, not only do students learn how interior design as a whole can impact healthcare spaces, but they also dive deep into specific elements of design that are much more strategic than people might think.

One of those elements? Art.

“Art plays a significant role in the healing process of patients, serving as a positive distraction in waiting areas and examination rooms, and during long stays,” says Antonio​​​​ Rodriguez‑Arguelles. A NYSID MFA2 graduate who has since taught several courses in the MPSH program, Antonio is currently an associate and senior interior designer for EwingCole in New York, where he collaborates with prestigious city institutions such as Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health.

In other words, he’s a healthcare design guru. And if you’re at all considering specializing in this area too, learn more about the role art plays in healthcare design through this Q&A with Antonio.