Mike Peterson
FounderScience in Design®️Mike Peterson
Founder, Science in Design
As Publisher at LUXE Magazine for nearly a decade, Mike developed close relationships with luxury design firms, design centers and interior designers in helping them grow their businesses.
Today, Mike helps to educate designers on their ability to improve the health of their clients. Working with Harvard, Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, the University of Pennsylvania, and more, are an integral part of Mike's effort to help designers realize their value proposition goes beyond aesthetics to include health at home. Neuroaesthetics, salutogenesis, fractal patterns, colors and elements of biophilia are important contributors to improved health, which is now documented by science. Through the Science in Design platform of webinars, newsletters and events, Mike has helped hundreds of designers become certified in Science in Design, creating a new, science-documented category of design professionals.
Mike is a regular keynote speaker and panel moderator at High Point furniture market; he’s the producer of the Designing Wellbeing symposium, and the When Design Heals event at High Point Market; he speaks regularly at the Dallas Market Center, The Las Vegas Surfaces Expo, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, NYNOW, and at numerous IDS and ASID events around the country.
Salutogenesis in Kitchen and Bath Design: Creating Spaces That Promote Health and Well-Being
Ten years ago, “biophilia” emerged as a groundbreaking concept in design. Today, it is firmly established as a foundational principle within our indus
…Ten years ago, “biophilia” emerged as a groundbreaking concept in design. Today, it is firmly established as a foundational principle within our industry.
Five years ago, “neuroaesthetics” began redefining how we think about the relationship between
…Ten years ago, “biophilia” emerged as a groundbreaking concept in design. Today, it is firmly established as a foundational principle within our industry.
Five years ago, “neuroaesthetics” began redefining how we think about the relationship between design and the impact it has on the mind and body. Today, its influence can be seen across projects around the world.
Now, we are witnessing the rise of another transformative movement—one that has th
…Ten years ago, “biophilia” emerged as a groundbreaking concept in design. Today, it is firmly established as a foundational principle within our industry.
Five years ago, “neuroaesthetics” began redefining how we think about the relationship between design and the impact it has on the mind and body. Today, its influence can be seen across projects around the world.
Now, we are witnessing the rise of another transformative movement—one that has the potential to shape the future of design in profound ways: Salutogenesis.
Salutogenic Design represents a powerful shift in perspective. It challenges us to move beyond creating spaces that are simply beautiful and functional, toward designing environments that cause human health, well-being, and biological resilience.
Homeowners increasingly view their kitchens and bathrooms as essential contributors to health, wellness, and quality of life. This session introduces attendees to salutogenesis—a research-based approach focused on creating environments that support health rather than simply preventing illness—and explores its application within residential kitchen and bath design.
The panel includes three ASID specialists, Janet Marena, Janine Arietta, and Rose Tanjoco, two of whom are past ASID Presidents, and will be moderated by Mike Peterson, Founder, Science in Design. All three panelists are Science in Design Certified. The panel's goal will be to demonstrate how to apply salutogenic design to kitchen and bath spaces. The overall discussion will include real project examples of salutogenesis at work. We will shed light on how our surroundings influence our physiology and share empowering, science-based strategies to design spaces that foster balance and resilience. All design elements presented will be filtered through the lens of salutogenic design.
Participants will discover how salutogenic design decisions influence physical, emotional, and social well-being through factors such as lighting, material selection, accessibility, ergonomics, air and water quality, sensory comfort, and biophilic design. The panel will examine how kitchens and baths can be intentionally designed to reduce stress, support healthy habits, enhance independence, and create meaningful daily experiences for users of all ages and abilities.
Drawing from evidence-based design research, wellness standards, and real-world project examples, this session provides practical strategies that designers can immediately apply to client projects. Attendees will gain a framework for incorporating health-based solutions that address growing consumer demand while differentiating their professional services in an increasingly competitive market.
As the industry continues to evolve beyond aesthetics and functionality, salutogenic design offers a powerful opportunity to position kitchens and baths as active contributors to lifelong health, resilience, and well-being.
Important: All studies discussed by the panel are supported with documentation from Johns Hopkins University, Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics (UPenn), University of Texas, University of Oregon, Harvard University, and more.
