You’ve been there—rushing into a medical building, trying to make it to an appointment on time. You turn left, then right… Was it Suite 310 or 301? The stress builds, your heart races, and the very place that should offer care and reassurance becomes a source of anxiety. That moment of confusion? That’s not just […]
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You walk into the ER. Alarms are beeping. People are rushing past. You’re not sure where to go—but you’re supposed to stay calm. For patients and their loved ones, that disoriented moment walking into a hospital can shape their entire experience. In behavioral health settings, it can be even more heightened. A poorly designed environment
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You’ve parked in the hospital garage, juggling stress, paperwork, and maybe even a loved one in distress—only to stop in your tracks. Where are you supposed to go? The elevator banks aren’t clearly marked, signs point in five directions at once, and you’re already late. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. For many families, hospital visits
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When most people think of design, they picture logos, ads, or websites. For Tim Miller, however, design became a way to solve a deeper problem: helping people find their way in the built environment. As the founder of Miller EG Design, Tim has spent more than three decades transforming how people navigate complex spaces such
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You’ve walked into a space before and instantly felt disoriented. The signage is confusing, the lighting too bright, the colors too chaotic—and suddenly, your stress levels spike. For individuals dealing with anxiety, trauma, or sensory sensitivity, environments like this aren’t just annoying; they can be completely overwhelming. In mental health settings, where calm and clarity
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You walk into a space meant to heal, but instead of feeling calm, you’re immediately overwhelmed—too many signs, confusing hallways, no sense of direction. That’s me, you think, as stress builds before you’ve even reached the waiting room. In behavioral health environments, that moment can make or break a person’s experience. At Miller EG Design,
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You walk into a medical facility—already overwhelmed, already vulnerable—and suddenly, you’re lost. Signs contradict each other. Arrows point in all directions. You feel exposed, confused, even embarrassed asking for help again. If that’s ever been you, you already know why good wayfinding matters. But in behavioral health environments, the stakes are even higher. This isn’t
You walk into a building that’s supposed to help you feel better—but instead, you’re instantly overwhelmed. The hallways are confusing. Signs feel cold or unclear. You’re not even sure where the waiting room is. In a place meant to support healing, the space itself feels like another challenge. If that feels familiar, you’re not alone—and
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You walk into a hospital. You’re already anxious—maybe you’re visiting a loved one or heading in for a test. You check the directory. Nothing makes sense. Signs contradict each other. People shuffle past, just as lost. Ten minutes later, you’re late, frustrated, and feeling even more helpless than when you arrived. That’s not just bad
Navigating Complexity: The Power of Strategic Wayfinding in Large Facilities Read More »
Ever felt lost even when you’re not far from home? You’re standing at a trailhead or exiting a transit station. You squint at a poorly placed map or a half-faded directional sign, unsure which way to go. That feeling—that slight disorientation—can define how people perceive a place. At Miller EG Design, we believe wayfinding isn’t
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