Science in Design Launches Certification Program

Furniture World News Desk on 10/16/2023

Science in Design Founder Mike Peterson (Right) and Co-founder Linda Kafka.

Science in Design founder Mike Peterson announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind certification program for residential design professionals, live from the Hooker Furnishings Designer Theatre at High Point Market.

The Science in Design Certification Program is a groundbreaking 24-class design education curriculum focused on human health and its science-backed relationship to the designed environment.

“Science in Design promotes a revolutionary role for the residential design sector as an alternative health resource,” said Peterson. “The Science in Design Certification Program outlines a new path for designers to serve clients in life altering ways.”

The self-paced, online coursework is divided into five human health-focused modules: 1) Neuroaesthetics; 2) Biophilia and fractals; 3) Science of color, light, sound and air; 4) New technologies; and 5) Human-centered design practices and marketing your services. A Science In Design Certificate (SIDC) is awarded upon completion of the course, which additionally rewards 16 IDCEC-accredited Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) continuing education units (CEUs).

Esteemed contributors to the curriculum include academics and medical specialists from the University of Texas, University of Pennsylvania, University of Oregon, Boston Architectural Collecte, Eurac, and the Color Marketing Group, along with interior design professionals leading the field of neuroaesthetics. To learn more about the course faculty, visit the Science in Design Certification Program web page: https://scienceindesign.com/faculty/ 

In addition to the Science in Design contributors, the certification program development was led by Science in Design co-founder Linda Kafka. 

“Our mission is to support interior designers, architects, product manufacturers, retailers and emerging professionals with tangible learning and takeaways,” said Kafka. “We’re excited to empower the residential design community to explore new opportunities for business growth and finding purpose.”

To register or learn more about the Science in Design Certification Program, visit the webpage: https://science-in-design-site-e00f.thinkific.com/courses/science-in-design.

About Science in Design
 Science in Design teaches designers, architects, manufacturers and retailers about the positive effects of beauty, nature, and fine design on people’s physical and emotional health. The goal is to help designers use beauty to promote healing, which the study of neuroaesthetics and medicine has proved. The mission is to make the design industry see that they are a source of health and well-being for people. Its inaugural Design, Art & Science Symposium is taking place in the fall of 2023. For more information visit Scienceindesign.com or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, write info@scienceindesign.com.