Great Design Is Great Business: Great design is a great investment in the value of your home or business. Well designed offices can lead to: Easier recruitment Reduced absenteeism Reduced Turnover Improved morale Improved customer service Higher productivity Increased profitability Examples of the "Great Design Is Great Business" concept can be found by flipping through the pages of design magazines such as: CONTRACT Interior Design Architectural Record The single most visible company to truly exercise this philosophy as a part of their business model is Apple Computers. Nearly everything Apple computer develops; including their stores is centered on high design concepts. Industry studies have shown that... well-designed retail stores can increase sales by as much as 300 percent well-designed hospital rooms can reduce patient recovery time well-designed schools help students learn well-designed homes nurture the inhabitants - physically, emotionally and spiritually