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The #1 question clients ask us is, “What are vectors?”  And despite an increased interest in vector graphics in healthcare...

Healthcare design can be complicated. There are LOTS of considerations when deciding what type of artwork is best for a...

Kurt Johnson Photography is centered around Kurt Johnson’s nature images, but KJP is far from a solo venture.  KJP is...

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

Often the most unexpected places lead to nature's most serene landscapes. - Kurt Johnson When I’m traveling to photograph nature...

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....

You’ve heard the saying: life’s about the journey, not the destination.  I think it’s about both. I’ve taken several trips...

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

Once a year, one of the coolest things you’ll ever see happens in Nebraska.  And no matter how many times...

Even though I live in the Midwest, I spend a lot of time on the road taking local nature photographs...

“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...

So what do tacos and nature have to do with healing?  Turns out, a lot. Last week we had an...

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

I’ll be the first to admit, nature was not my first thought when I saw Pantone’s Color of the Year...

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

Rainy weather is probably the last thing that comes to mind when you think of breathtaking autumn images, but last...

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...

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...

80% of our nature photographs are used in hospitals and healthcare facilities, but the benefits of nature art in corporate...

What are you passionate about?  What fires you up? For me, it’s taking nature photographs. And being on the road,...

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...

No windows?  No problem. How do you brighten a long corridor in the basement of an established hospital that has...

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...

Color can have a huge impact on our emotions and that’s why so much research and preparation goes into Pantone’s...

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

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

Our connection to nature is key to our mental and physical wellness.  So how can nature be incorporated into modern...

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...

Earlier this year, Carolyn and I traveled through the lush landscapes of western Arkansas and the southeastern-most corner of Oklahoma. ...

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

We recently worked with DIRTT via AOI Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska on a brand-new healthcare facility for Methodist Physicians Clinic...

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