Webcast Series
Norix Knows: Sensory-Informed Spaces
Wednesday, June 24th @ 11AM CDT
Can’t join us live? No problem! Register now and we’ll send you the recording after the session.
What is Sensory-Informed Design?
Sensory-informed design considers how elements like color, texture, lighting, sound, and movement impact emotional and physical well-being within a space. By creating environments that reduce stress, support focus, and encourage comfort, sensory-informed design helps people feel safer, calmer, and more connected to their surroundings.
Who Is This For:
This webcast is for anyone shaping the built environment in behavioral health, corrections, transitional housing, healthcare, or education settings. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, specifier, facility planner, or simply someone passionate about creating spaces that support human well-being, you’ll leave with practical insights and a new lens for approaching your next project.
What You’ll Learn:
- What sensory-informed design actually means at the specification level
- How furniture selection influences emotional regulation and behavioral outcomes
- Key environmental variables that A&D professionals frequently underspecify
- Practical guidance you can apply to your next project
- How to align design intent with the operational realities facilities face every day
Your Host:
Madeline Menconi, Market Insight and Design Specialist at Norix, brings a unique perspective to sensory-informed and inclusive design for institutional environments. Madeline holds a BA in Industrial Design with double minors in Furniture Design and Writing, and a Certificate in Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design. Her hands-on commitment to inclusive communities extends beyond her professional work as a mentor with Best Buddies International and a peer partner with Special Olympics.
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Humanizing
The act of making something more humane or relatable, oftentimes involving simplifying complexity or adding elements found in non-restricted spaces.
Sensory Sensitivity
Affects how people process environmental inputs including sight, sound, taste, smell, and touch.