Calm Living

AUTHOR EXPERTISE: This book is based on author Olga Trusova's work as a design consultant and as a teacher at Stanford University, where she focuses on a human-centered approach to problem-solving called “design thinking.” Trusova has worked on designing spaces for employees and customers for a range of large companies, including Nordstrom, Starbucks, JetBlue, IDEO, Fidelity, Schwab, and SFMoMA, among others. In this book, she distills the tenets of design thinking and empowers readers to problem-solve like designers so that they can create soothing spaces that reflect their taste, values, and needs.ON TREND: In today's era of remote work, it is essential to have a work-from-home space that encourages calm, inspiration, and clarity. This resource is filled with helpful tips for creating organized, productive spaces, making it a must-read for the large audience of people who work from home.BROAD APPEAL: This book offers concrete, easy-to-follow tips without being prescriptive. You can pick the advice that works for you and your space, whether you''re a renter, a homeowner, or someone looking to improve an office space.ACCESSIBLE CONTENT: This book is written for a wide audience of readers, from design enthusiasts to people with no design experience looking for easy ways to transform their space. The content is encouraging and achievable, and the practical design suggestions are accessible and doable, ensuring the book appeals to a wide range of shoppers, including small space dwellers, DIYers, and new home owners or renters.Consumer:- Design-minded people- Small space dwellers- People who work from home full-time or part-time- People who bought Calm the Chaos, The Home Edit, or The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up- Fans of Marie Kondo- Companies and HR reps that want to boost employee moral and productivity

Autorentext

Olga Trusova is a designer, design consultant, and teacher originally from Ukraine. She founded the design strategy consultancy Blulab and the lifestyle company Airismer, and has taught design thinking at Stanford University, California College of the Arts, and General Assembly. She has collaborated with a range of major organizations on design strategy, including Nordstrom, Starbucks, JetBlue, IDEO, SFMOMA, and Kaiser Permanente. She is based in San Francisco, California.

Klappentext

Discover how simple changes can make any room-and its inhabitants-feel more inspired, clear, and energetic. Using the principles of design thinking, It distills essential design wisdom, revealing how to use light, color, sound, furniture, and more to make simple, intentional changes for a profound impact on your mind, body, and spirit.

Zusammenfassung
Designing Your Life meets The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up in this guide to creating a space that promotes calm, clarity, and positivity.