“Some Place Like Home is … the bible of the field.”
-L.A. Times
Research/Writing
Research
Evidence-based Design Research
Drawing upon her expertise and insights as an Environmental Psychology Ph.D. and a founder of Design Psychology, Dr. Israel conducts Evidence-based Design Research in healthcare settings.
Post-Occupancy Evaluations
Dr. Israel helps you assess and fine-tune your healthcare space to meet your goals.
Art in Healthcare
As the former head of N.J.’s art in public places program, Dr. Israel helps you choose/assess the impact of art in your healing place.
Patient-centered Products R & D
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Writing
Healing Oasis by Design Articles/Media
Dr. Israel writes about and is the subject of numerous articles/media features highlighting ways to use Design Psychology to create healing places:
Online Columns
Dr. Israel’s online columns highlight ways to use Design Psychology to create healing places:
For media enquires or writing requests contact Toby Israel Consulting, Inc.
Books
Designing–Women’s Lives: Transforming Place and Self
A foundational exploration of the psychological, lived experience of women and place, Designing–Women’s Lives (Oro Editions, 2023) demonstrates how women can break new ground by using Design Psychology as the touchstone for creating emotionally-satisfying environments.
Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places
Dr. Israel's international experience and groundbreaking theories about people and place are summarized in her book, Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places. (Wiley/Academy, 2003). This “extraordinary book … includes thought-provoking examples that incorporate the concept of design psychology for residential, institutional and corporate design.” (Design Management Review, 06/25/04)