The Importance of Environmental Design for Schools
Viewing merchandise at an Apple Store is different from shopping at a Target. The experience of entering the Metropolitan Museum of Art is unlike walking into the Guggenheim. The reason is environmental design.
Environmental design refers to how one’s surroundings make for a specific experience. It involves architectural elements, interior design and furnishings, signage, and landscaping, and it addresses what people encounter as they move through a space. Decisions about these elements—some of which may have been made long ago, some of which may be a bit arbitrary—add up to an impression that prospective families/visitors and current students and staff have toward your school’s brand. Learn how you don’t need a million dollar welcome center (like many colleges) to showcase your brand and give visitors a great impression.
Part of this workshop style webinar will be presentation and the other part will be sharing my screen with attendees and their current campus situation. (Send photos and/or a link of your 360 virtual tour ahead of time for our office to review and be prepared with constructive feedback. Send to jim@peapoddesign.com)