Aug 10, 2026 · 29 min · 10 segments
What if great healthcare design isn't just about beautiful spaces but about helping people heal, caregivers thrive, and every second count? In this episode, Nicole Ward, Senior Associate and Interior…
Nicole WardGuest
Wesley EdmondsHost
At Design Days in Chicago this past June, I had the privilege to sit down with Nicole Ward, senior associate and interior designer at NBBJ.
Together, we talked about what it really means to design healthcare environments with purpose and not being afraid of innovation.
She teaches me about creating spaces that support caregivers and patients, and also challenges the idea that healthcare has to feel cold and clinical.
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At Design Days in Chicago this past June, I had the privilege to sit down with Nicole Ward, senior associate and interior designer at NBBJ.
Together, we talked about what it really means to design healthcare environments with purpose and not being afraid of innovation.
She teaches me about creating spaces that support caregivers and patients, and also challenges the idea that healthcare has to feel cold and clinical.