You Can't Put Something Up on the Blank Wall

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"I feel the same thing. I have that boundless imagination and a boundless amount of energy until i'm q done, and then don't ever talk to me again about design," she says. "If you had a splinter in your foot, you would get rid of that splinter, yes? And think about it, if you had aSplinter in your Foot, you wouldget rid of that Splinter, yes?" She adds: "You just have to treat it like a your happiness depends on it, because it does."

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