It's only natural that, if you run a business, you'd be concerned with the productivity of your employees. Their output directly affects your bottom line, after all. But in some cases, business owners don't realize that small changes to the…
About the Festival of the Trees Every year, Florida International University’s Interior Architecture Department and its advisory board coordinate a fundraising event known as The Festival of the Trees. And this year, President of SmartArt, Atalya Alkala, has been selected to participate as a…
Art is so human. To create art and appreciate art are things only humans can do. As such, art is an intrinsically necessary part of everyday life. We design our homes to benefit our artistic side, placing art in barren…
When you run a hotel, it's essential to focus on guest experience. Otherwise, your establishment may find it a challenge to secure customer loyalty. There are many facets that play a part in guest satisfaction, including the actual design of…
Running a successful business requires you to consider the needs of your employees. In order to solidify your organization as a great place to work, you'll need to invest in the well-being of your staff. One way to do this…
The benefits of art in the workplace are numerous. Workplace stress relief and promoting a relaxing atmosphere are just a couple of the benefits workplace decorations and art foster. Research from Exeter University's School of Psychology found that employees who…
In our digitally connected world, it's easy to forget that being in the great outdoors can cure what ails you. The stress of staring at a screen all day for work or scrolling through a social media feed can take…
Art tends to be undervalued as a whole in society -- which is surprising when you consider how essential it is to our overall well-being. Countless studies have proven the healing power of art in hospitals and its ability to…
When you first see the outside of New York's Harlem Hospital Center, the most striking impression you get is of the massive glass-curtain mural spread across the front wall of the building. It is not a stretch to claim that…
Well-thought-out hotel lobby design ideas are crucial when considering how to improve guest satisfaction in hotels. While it is a customer facing service industry, it won't do to neglect the details of the setting. After all, a relaxing atmosphere upon…