Design is''

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Design is..

• the borderline where the contradictions and
  tensions exist between the quantifiable and the
  poetic the field between desire and necessity.
• (Martin Smythe, 2006)

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Further information on design

• http//www.design.dh.gov.uk/content/floats/people/
  bryan_lawson.asp
• Bryan Lawson has carried out research into
  design issues for hospital design and includes
  mental health units in his studies. More
  streaming information can be found at the above
  site

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Just remember.

• Buildings and surroundings are only a tool to
  provide best care possible
• Environment must be seen as one part of a whole
  system of care offered in any one geographical
  area.
• There is no one size fits all building or
  environment offered.

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• Register now on www.dmhcsn.co.uk

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• Think International
• 9th-10th September 2008

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Think International
Exploring approaches to design for mental health
care settings at home and abroad. Can you
contribute? Abstracts for Poster, Oral and
Exhibit Presentations needed
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Think Internationalconference themes

• Evidence based approaches (case studies, research
  projects, product and architectural developments)
  
• Policy, Process and collaborative issues (How
  successful projects are planned, managed and
  executed).
• Soapbox (Your chance to give a considered
  argument and opinion as to what you think the
  main issues are)
• Research Methods (What you choose to measure in
  order to discover the impact of your project )