Designing for Well-Being: How Art, Architecture & Environment Shape Who We Become
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jenna Mikus, Founder and Managing Partner of the Eudae Group, about the experiences that shaped her interdisciplinary journey and her deep interest in how our environments influence human well-being.
In our conversation, Jenna reflects on her childhood exposure to many forms of art and the freedom her parents gave her to explore creativity early on. She shares how this creative foundation eventually led her to study engineering, and how that analytical path later opened the door to architecture and a deeper understanding of the built environment.
We discuss how living and working environments affect our health, sense of self, and ability to thrive—and why designing spaces intentionally matters more than ever. Jenna’s perspective beautifully bridges art and science, creativity and pragmatism, offering valuable insights into how thoughtful design can help people become their best selves.
Links to the interview on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts:
https://youtu.be/u0s6raJ2gmw https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/petra-sittig/id1670647728
https://open.spotify.com/show/49yzZ0XlGhO0E96PryDZup
The Artist’s Voice is a platform born from the belief that art is not just a form of expression, but a force that shapes culture, challenges norms, and advances the human story.
In an era that often forgets the soul behind creation, The Artist’s Voice seeks to reclaim space for the artist, to spotlight their labor, their vision, and their indispensable place in the fabric of society. Our mission is rooted in a deep sense of responsibility: to help reawaken public awareness of the value of art, and to honor those who create it as essential contributors to our collective future.
Art moves us. It dares, disrupts, and dreams. Through movement, sound, image, and narrative, it speaks where words fail. Whether it’s the intimacy of theatre, the rhythm of dance, the resonance of music, or the clarity of visual expression, art carries the potential to shift perspectives and awaken empathy.
Through interviews and storytelling, The Artist’s Voice offers a space for artists to share their paths, illuminating the courage, questions, and creative forces behind their work. We uplift both emerging and established voices, honoring the lineage of creators who came before while championing those redefining what’s possible today.
This is more than a platform, it’s a call to remember what art makes possible. I invite you to listen, reflect, and be moved, as we celebrate the artist not only as a visionary, but as a vital worker in the ongoing construction of a more expressive, compassionate world.
Photo credit Dr. Jenna Mikus
Petra Sittig
