When you visit a hospital, use a health app, or sit in a waiting room, you might not notice the design choices around you—but they’re there to help. In New Zealand, health design is becoming more important as we work to make care easier to access, more welcoming, and better suited to the people who use it. From calming hospital spaces to mobile tools for rural whānau, thoughtful design is shaping the way we stay healthy. This post looks at what health design means in Aotearoa, why it matters, and how it’s already making a difference across the motu.
