Perspectives

Trauma-Informed healthcare design: From reducing harm to creating health

Explore how trauma-informed healthcare design can reduce harm and create spaces that support safety, choice and healing.

September 23, 2026

How one university is making basic needs access the norm on its campus

The Valera NEST on the California State University-Northridge campus centralizes resources and services that maintain students' quality of life and education.

July 1, 2026

Positively expanding the women’s sports ecosystem by design

Design thinking is paramount to ensuring that recent successes in women's sports reaches as many women, girls, and communities as possible.

June 2, 2026

Detail Oriented Episode 5: Museum of Tolerance Social Lab

Detail Oriented is a video series where teammates across the firm spotlight a specific technical element that elevated a project from great to exceptional.

May 8, 2026

Video: How Baltimore’s neighborhood pools ignite joy and opportunity

CannonDesign proudly designed five neighborhood pools that are embedded in the hearts of their Baltimore communities.

October 13, 2025

Visualizing the overlap between mental illness and substance abuse diagnoses

Millions of Americans live with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder, yet the healthcare system often fragments their treatments.

July 22, 2025

CannonDesign partners with Chicago’s Civic Consulting Alliance to reimagine Harold Washington Library Center

In partnership with Open Hand Studio, our firm’s public interest design practice, our team collaborated with Chicago Public Library leaders to envision the future of the city’s iconic public library in advancing social impact and meeting essential community needs in Chicago.

June 19, 2025

Translating the voice of the community into design strategies for cancer care

Our Kimberly Silver shares perspectives, direct quotes and design ideas directly related to extensive user engagement with cancer care patients and staff.

April 22, 2025

Whole Student, Every Student: A holistic approach to crafting campus ecosystems of well-being

Addressing the needs of young adults across the higher education landscape

February 4, 2025

Exploring the positive potential of AI with Eric Rice of USC’s Center for AI in Society

Part 1 of our in-depth discussion with the University of Southern California's Eric Rice, founding co-director of the school's Center for AI in Society.

January 13, 2025

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