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SUMMARY:Wellness x Design
DESCRIPTION:Join Mokume Design Studio founder and principal interior designer\, Jennifer Downing\, in conversation with Dr. Hemalee Patel\, DO (Lifestyle & Internal Medicine)\, for a science-backed panel on how our design decisions\, behaviors and built environments shape physical and mental health. The panel will cover wellness-driven design strategies around circadian rhythm-responsive environments\, dedicated wellness zones\, and the implementation of biophilic strategies. Additional considerations include thermotherapy and the design of spaces that facilitate community engagement. Walk away with actionable\, research-informed design approaches that support wellness for individuals and organizations. \nWednesday June 10th @ 6:00pm—8:00pm \n6:00—6:30pm: Welcome Beverages + Bites \n6:30—8:00pm: Panel Discussion (60 min.) + Q+A \n  \nJennifer Downing \nFounder and principal designer of Mokume Design Studio\, Jennifer Downing creates interior spaces with a deep focus on wellness + sustainability. Jennifer’s design theory is reflected in clean + airy interiors that provide visual breathing room. She comfortably pairs this sensibility with a broad array of aesthetics to suit each client’s style and needs. \nA devoted environmentalist\, Jennifer’s passion for responsible design touches every project that comes through the Mokume Design Studio. Jennifer served on The Sustainability Project board in Santa Barbara and has taught courses on Sustainable Interiors\, through UC Berkeley Extension. The studio is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. \nJennifer comes from a long lineage of artists and architects\, so her path to design was a natural one reinforced during her academic training at Syracuse University\, where she received a BFA in interior design and metalsmithing. Jennifer’s love for working with her hands and the finite details that accompany the metalsmithing craft continue to inform her creative approach. \n  \nDr. Hemalee Patel \nDr. Hemalee Patel is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine\, Lifestyle Medicine\, and Obesity Medicine\, with over a decade of clinical experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings. \nHaving spent her career designing and leading cardiometabolic health programs\, Dr. Patel integrates evidence-based lifestyle medicine\, behavior change science\, patient education\, and digital health technology including one of the first outpatient applications of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in primary care. \nHer work sits at the intersection of clinical rigor and innovation\, bridging the gap between medical practice and operational excellence to make healthcare more personalized\, effective\, and accessible. She is a thought leader in wellness\, longevity\, and holistic health and a passionate advocate for the idea that healthcare can be both brilliant and beautiful. \nDr. Patel’s areas of expertise include cardiovascular health\, obesity medicine\, wellness trends\, and the science of behavior change at the intersection of medicine\, design\, and how our surroundings shape our health.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.org/event/wellness-x-design/
LOCATION:Mokume Design Studio\, 2169 Folsom St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
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