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"One of the things that we want to try to work on is the stigma that is still associated with...

Healthcare design is centered around getting the best outcomes for patients while at the same time supporting staff in what’s...

In healthcare environments, color choice goes beyond aesthetics.  Color impacts mood, energy, and even recovery.  That’s why hospitals and wellness...

As we near the end of 2024, we can’t help but reflect on this year’s incredible journey.  It’s been a...

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

The energy at this year’s Healthcare Design Conference (HCD) and Expo in Indianapolis, IN was palpable.  Enthusiasm for the power...

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

Our connection to water runs deep. It’s tied to our survival. Even images with the tiniest drops of water add...

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

Mental health environments are sanctuaries of healing and recovery, places where individuals find support during challenging times. These environments play...

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...

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...

It’s powerful when over 4,000 people gather in one place with a shared goal – healing.  This year’s Healthcare Design...

Most people know Kurt Johnson Photography as a leading provider of nature images for healthcare environments.  And while that’s true,...

In the same way you don’t always want the exact same thing for breakfast, sometimes you want something different when...

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

In the same way, “no man is an island,” no one person or business is 100% responsible for the creation...

At KJP, our art has a job to do.  And our specialty is helping you create solutions with nature art....

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

“I know exactly where I’m going.” - said no one in healthcare ever. Let’s face it.  Healthcare environments are often...

One of the primary goals when designing healthcare environments is creating calming atmospheres for patients.  Healing artwork should be a...

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

We’ve written before about the importance of choosing the right colors for healthcare environments.  And while blue is the go-to...

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

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

Earlier this month we got to be part of the Kansas Hospital Association’s annual convention and tradeshow. This year’s KHA...

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...

Everyone loves a comeback story.  And that’s exactly what’s happening in the small town of Albion, Nebraska, population of 1,709....

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

Film on glass is a great solution for healthcare design situations where you already have glass features within your environment...

Designing behavioral health environments has come a long way, and using nature photographs to improve patient outcomes has become increasingly...

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...

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...

Capturing stunning landscapes and breath-taking botanicals is only the first step in having them become part of biophilic design's healing...

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...