Design Choices

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"There's no such thing as good and bad design, right? There just isn't," he says. "Ask yourself what it is th a you want to accomplish in that room or with that said design." And then ask, look at every single one of the pieces and the isolated choices and say, is that choice heading you closer to or further away from that goal?" 'I truly have never been more self conscious than being like, oh, i'm going to talk to one of the world's leading designers while i'm inside of a little blanket fort'

Many of us are spending the majority of our time confined to our homes and becoming aware of how the space we're in can affect our well-being. Design expert David Korins has made countless spaces come alive-- from corporate offices and Lady Gaga concerts to Broadway hits like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. In this episode, he offers insights on how anyone can approach design and create the ideal environments in which to live, work, and play. David is the founder and principal designer of David Korins Design, a multidisciplinary creative firm developing and designing innovative experiences. David has worked extensively as a production designer in TV, film and award shows. He has been awarded an Emmy Award, Lortel Award, an Obie Award, two Drama Desk Awards, three Henry Hewes Awards, and three Tony Award nominations. To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman