News

11Oct

DAS Shares Presentation from Healthcare Symposium and Expo

DAS was once again honored to speak at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo in Chicago on October 1. DAS partnered with Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando, the Orlando Museum of Art and Camp Boggy Creek to present “More than What You See: Unveiling the Structure and Reciprocal Benefits of a Community Supported Art Program.” We [...]

10Sep

Fall 2013 Healthcare Art Report

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Healthcare Art Report

Distinctive Art Sources publishes the Healthcare Art Report to keep you up to date on innovative art ideas, exceptional healthcare art, and industry resources. View Fall 2013 Healthcare Art Report.

28Aug

Distinctive Art Source Celebrates 10 Years in Healthcare Art Consulting Business

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News, Media and Press

When Barbara Harriman, IIDA, opened Distinctive Art Source in July 2003, she could clearly see the future of healthcare art. She envisioned a world in which hospitals would no longer be filled with sterile rooms and corridors. Instead, the hospital environment would be a place of healing in which the patient and visitor experience was [...]

20Aug

10 Healthcare Art Bloopers

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News, White Papers

The EARTH without ART may be EH, but healthcare art without thought for the patient can be PAINFUL. Research shows that appropriate artwork in the healthcare setting can help alleviate stress, reduce the need for pain medication and provide a positive distraction. But what happens when we find inappropriate artwork in the healthcare setting? In [...]

31Jul

The Trigger Effect of Art in Healthcare

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Nearly every hospital in America is aware of the value of artwork and the role of the environment in decreasing stress for patients and visitors. Yet, not all facilities have executed effective art programs based on this knowledge. Chris Naughton, AIA, describes the concept well in this article published [...]

31Jul

Owensboro Reception Celebrates Community Artists

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Clients in the News, Industry News

DAS was honored to attend a special Artists Reception at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Kentucky on July 13, 2013. The event was held to recognize and welcome the 71 original artists who contributed to the art program at the hospital, which opened its doors on June 1. Approximately 150 people attended the reception featuring [...]

31Jul

Barbara Dellinger Inducted in IIDA College of Fellows

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Industry News

A heartfelt congratulations to DAS client and friend Barbara Dellinger, associate vice president and director of healthcare interiors at HDR Architecture, on her recent induction into the esteemed College of Fellows of the International Interior Design Association. Dellinger was among three new members who were introduced and celebrated at the IIDA Annual Meeting, Sunday, June [...]

24Jul

Healthcare Art Programs Support Art Therapy Objectives

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Wondering if art therapy is truly providing value? Psychology Today recently published this list of research studies that suggest art therapy makes a difference in the healthcare setting. The article mentions several studies that demonstrate benefits such as decreased [...]

17Jul

Women View Nature Differently

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Distinctive Art Source was not surprised to learn that women and men have different views on nature. This article in Psychology Today discusses the growing body of research that shows nature has an effect on women’s self esteem and environmental concern. “The more time women spend in nature, [...]

10Jul

Creating a Sense of Place in the Hospital Setting

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Evidence based design calls for creating physical environments that promote healing and reduce stress. Many healthcare owners, architects and designers are creating spaces that allow access to natural light, private patient rooms and family amenities. But what about giving patients that [...]

10Jul

The Need for Nature in Urban Hospital Environments

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

With seventy percent of Americans living in an urban environment, it is more important now than ever before to incorporate evidence based design principles in the healthcare space. This article in Psychology Today explores the importance of nature in cognitive performance. “Exposure to [...]

03Jul

City Living Offers Access to Healthcare, Stress to the Brain

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Most healthcare facilities realize the importance of helping reduce stress for patients and visitors. But it may be even more critical if your facility is located in an urban area. This article in Psychology Today reports that city living stresses the brain. “Although city dwellers, on [...]

20Jun

DAS Projects Among CoD+A Top 100

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Media and Press

Distinctive Art Source is honored to have two projects selected among the Top 100 projects in the CoD+A Awards competition celebrating the collaboration of design and art. We are excited that the world will have a chance to see the wonderful art installations at Inova and Owensboro! The CoD+A Awards are sponsored by The Art Commission [...]

29May

If We Could See Inside Others’ Hearts

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Here is a wonderful illustration of the importance of seeing things from the perspective of others. Understanding what’s taking place in the heart and mind of the viewer is the root of evidence and patient based art. As art consultants, we consider the perspective of the viewer in creating every art program. That means we think [...]

25May

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Art Program

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Clients in the News

Take a peek at some of the serene and soothing artwork you will find in the new Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Distinctive Art Source enjoyed working with the team at Owensboro as well as local artists and community members to create this one-of-a-kind art program! Visit Read more

19May

Design Psychology Featured on CBS Sunday Morning

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Kudos to our friend Dr. Toby Israel of Design Psychology on this segment on CBS Sunday Morning! Dr. Israel is the author of “Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places.”

15May

Get a Room with a View

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Psychology Today offers practical tips and compelling reasons for bringing nature indoors when you can’t go outside. Natural Element: A Room With A View

15May

The Impact of Visual Art in Patient Waiting Rooms

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola

Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News

Waiting is a core component of the healthcare experience which can induce stress and anxiety in patients and their caregivers. In a Quality Improvement Survey conducted across nine adult renal units the clinic waiting area at Cumfried received the highest score. This study evaluates which aspects of the waiting area were important to the patients [...]