Design psychologist Kati Peditto, PhD, edac, Well AP, will give a lecture titled “Design in Mind – Creating Space for Mental Health and Well-Being” to the College of Art & Design on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in 103 Julian T. White Hall Auditorium (formerly Design Building.)

Kati Peditto, PhD is an environmental psychologist and a leading expert on health in the built environment. As the director of the Human Experience Lab at Perkins&Will, she engages with designers, clients, and occupants to co-create buildings that engage our senses, support our needs, and bring joy to our communities. She holds a PhD in Human Behavior and Design from Cornell University, where she also completed postdoctoral training before bringing her research expertise to the architecture and design industry. Her work has been featured internationally, including the Design Lab with Bon Ku podcast, The Atlantic, and the BBC. She is now based in Denver, Colorado where she lives with her husband, two year-old son, and three rescue dogs.