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Designing children’s hospitals with kids in mind is about creating safe environments that are comforting and engaging for young patients...

“When you walk into this hospital it’s really jaw-dropping but in this really welcoming and warm way.” Dr. Cynthia Brown,...

Kurt Johnson’s life has always revolved around photography.  His first camera was a non-working Brownie from his dad when he...

I was photographing an installation in a Minnesota hospital many years ago.  It was after hours when I walked into...

We’ve been working in the healthcare design industry for 20 years, and even though healthcare facilities have the best intentions...

We were recently installing our nature images at a hospital in Minnesota, and one of the staff members was surprised...

Have you ever gone walking in nature and been moved by rows of trees towering above you as sunlight trickles...

Nature heals, no matter who you are or what you do for a living.  Numerous studies report viewing nature images,...

There are lots of things that have to be considered when designing healthcare environments, and safety is always at the...

Green is a color you probably associate with the outdoors.  Green grass, leaves, flower stems, trees, vegetables, landscapes. You’re probably...

Welcome to our latest venture in artistic expression – KJP’s Impressionism Images. Inspired by the renowned art movement of the...

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Stop and smell the roses,” but did you know you can benefit from just looking...

There’s no denying the healing power of nature, but as a society, we spend 90% of our time indoors, which...

Nature’s ever-changing color palette lends itself to limitless choices when it comes to choosing colors that support healing in healthcare...

As the need for more hospitals and healthcare facilities specializing in both physical and mental wellness continues to grow, as...

Spending time in nature, viewing nature images, and practicing gratitude have lots of overlapping benefits.  So many we can’t ignore...

As communities thrive and populations grow, the need for accessible and advanced healthcare facilities becomes more and more essential. And...

Art probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you imagine the emergency department at your local hospital.  But...

Designing environments for aging means understanding older adults' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. An extensive amount of research supports that...

Recovering from stress faster.  Feel-good sensations. Relaxed brainwaves.  These are all things healthcare and wellness environments consider when looking at...

Being from the Midwest gives me a great vantage point of the rest of the country and makes it easy...

Access to quality healthcare is something we all need and deserve.  And hospitals and healthcare environments across Nebraska need access...

“The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear. “ –...

A new camera, the open road, and the beauty of Austin botanicals.  Those are the things that came together to...

Wide open farmland, fields of native grasses, and abundant, vibrant wildflowers are just some of the touchstones of the vast...

Are you designing a hospital or healthcare environment but aren’t sure which types are the best art for healing?   Do...

Connection is at the heart of everything we do as humans, so it makes sense that enhancing those connections would...

When we think about the benefits of biophilic design, it’s easy to count all the advantages of integrating nature into...

“When the art went up on the walls, that’s when it felt like home . . . It kind of...

What's better than caffeine for boosting your mood and energy levels?!?! NATURE!  And when you can't BE in nature, which unfortunately is...

Omaha Pediatric Therapy in Omaha, Nebraska wanted to combine the healing power of nature photography with something colorful and happy...

At KJP, we don’t cut corners.  We WORK with them! Our newest wayfinding solution for Allina Health's United Hospital in...

Nature is all about keeping things simple.  That’s why things like getting a little fresh air when you’re stressed or...

Kansas is known as the Sunflower State because the weather conditions there make it ideal for growing those happy, iconic...

Nebraska is known for its wide-open landscapes, midwestern wildlife, and dramatic skies.  It’s not just the heart of the country...

From the moment we got involved with The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, we knew it was going...

How do you feel when you look at this image?  Calm?  Comforted?  Hopeful? Countless studies show looking at images like this...

Ever heard the saying, “Go big or go home?”  Well, that seemed to be the underlying theme of designer Ashley...

Pops of color and bold textures have been making an impression with patients and staff at one of our newest...

Being part of something you believe in feels good.  But you know the feeling you get when the work you...

"“Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty...

It’s -19 degrees in Omaha today and a winter storm continues to sweep across the country. We thought it would...

Winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer and nature will be coming back to life soon.  While nature...

As crazy as this year has been, you made it.  Give yourself credit for showing up and getting things done,...

"This is a wonderful day.  I've never seen this one before."- Maya Angelou   Taking the time to think about what...

FREE Zoom Backgrounds Zoom has taken the place of office spaces and meeting rooms, so we thought we'd give you a...

A visual distraction courtesy of Kurt Johnson Photography. It's election day.  Whether you already voted or are expecting to gather...

As more of us settle into new work environments, whether it be extra safety measures in existing spaces or finding...

Effective healthcare environments are ones that become an extension of their communities and evolve based on the needs of those...