On 4th November 2015, Robarts Spaces hosted a lively panel discussion on the ‘Power of Design’ in our Beijing offices. Panelists, moderated by Ms. Zheng Rong (partner, head of RS healthcare and education) included three clients from our healthcare, education and workplace sectors:

Roberta Lipson (CEO, United Family Hospitals and Clinics)
Jeff Bernstein (Managing Director, Penn Wharton China Center)
Richard Ma (Managing Partner, DaHui Lawyers)

The entire event was bilingual, using simultaneous translation, and was attended by over 40 participants, including clients, friends and staff members. The panelists were each genuine, speaking from the heart and from experience, and their insights were stimulating and educational. Although no-one doubted the power of design to create beauty as well as brand, it was interesting to probe deeper into how design can elevate our emotional experience of the environment, stimulating greater health and meaning for users, as well as making a contribution to culture.