What are green designs, are they efficient?

Green design is the ‘creation of buildings which are energy efficient healthy, comfortable, flexible in use and designed for long life.

It should have a minimal effect on the environment.

In terms of products and materials used in the construction but in the functionality of the building.

Just like HSD’s project shown in the following link Jordan Gateway project.

The steps to achieving it

Designing for the future is a key part of design, but is of particular importance in green design.

Sustainable building also considers whether a space can be used for multiple purposes at different periods during its life-time.

Consideration should be given not only to how environmentally friendly a product/technology is but how they will degrade overtime.

What are healthcare designs?

The healthcare industry  are sectors within the economic system that provides goods and services to treat patients.

It includes the generation of goods and services lending themselves to maintaining and establishing health.

Commercial Designs?

Commercial interior designers plan public spaces government buildings, private businesses, or other corporate entities.

Offices are a common of these designers, but they may also work with schools, banks, retail establishments, and other public spaces.

Some work to make hotels and restaurants functional in the design process and modern houses and design projects.

Design areas in hospitals and other healthcare facilities often requires specific knowledge about how the space can be used effectively.

Residential Designs?

Residential professionals work with private living spaces, primarily designing rooms for new or existing homes. Some even prefer working with a specific room such as the kitchen or bathroom, or planning and creating closet spaces.

Hospitality Designs?

Hospitality design focuses on the interiors of a commercial premises for service industries other than home buildings.

which includes restaurants, bars, clubs, casino’s, cafés, pop-up or temporary restaurants, spas, lounges and more.

What do all successful designers have in common?

The ability to approach complex challenges with simple, yet innovative solutions.

Here, we’ve rounded up 11 design articles from creative thought leaders around the web.

Spanning everything from app interactions to modern web design monotony.

these reads are sure to help you see age-old problems in a new light.

1. How to Design Happiness

This article explores the three psychological stages of human happiness: , experience, and memory. Wilson uses lessons from a SXSW puppy experiment to show how designers can reconstruct one of our most complex emotions.

2. Why Good Storytelling Helps You Design Great Products

We’re all familiar with the importance of storytelling.

But few resources explore the detailed relationship between storytelling, product design, and user experience.

Here, Kowitz explains how design improves both the efficiency and effectiveness of product teams.

3.  Lessons on Being a Designer

Influential designer Julie Zhuo details eight humbling, yet realistic lessons she’s learned in the past ten years. More self-help than design tutorial, this Medium post introduces essential truths that can help all of us create better work.

4. The Secret of Great App Design

Nick Babich | UX Planet

What does it take to create a best-selling app? Perfectly timed , or so says Nick Babich. See how these tiny, details can have an enormous impact on emotion –and learn how to incorporate them wisely.

5. 5 Ways to Use Design Thinking in Your Everyday Routine

Michelle Polizzi | Brandfolder

Whether you’re a small agency or a full-fledged enterprise, design thinking should play a role in your daily work.

Accompanied by a handy infographic.

6. From Fledgling To Founder: How Designers Can Push Their Creations Into The Real World

Mathias Jakobsen | Smashing Magazine

Designers have a special advantage when it comes to them, and this Smashing Mag read explains it all.

In addition to the economic and branding benefits of design focused companies.

Jakobsen walks us through the three stages of “design founderism” in an easy-to-grasp blueprint.

7. How Creativity Can Kill a Good Website Design

Rafal Tomal | RafalTomal.com

Rafal Tomal approaches a sensitive but important topic: how too much creativity can actually hinder design. While that may seem daunting, fear not. Tomal defines three ways designers can achieve a delicate balance between creativity and usability.

8. Four Things Working at Facebook Has Taught Me About Design Critique

Tanner Christensen | Facebook

This post will resonate with any creative who’s ever endured a professional critique.

Christensen advises on four ways to improve this agonizing process.

including how to focus on feedback, not criticism — and his tips are strikingly on-point.

9. The 10 Deadly Factors That Threaten To Kill Your Creativity (And How to Beat them)

Jim Compton-Hall | Canva

Imbued with uplifting messages about believing in yourself and loving your own work.

this listicle from Canva is sure to help kick the creative block — leaving you feeling refreshed and inspired.