You get told “yep, that’ll do” a lot in design. Jade Hurst didn’t accept that.
I asked Jade, founder of Goodspace, why she left the world of selling big brands and moved into wellness interiors.
Her answer was simple:
She got tired of shipping waste to landfill and calling it a finished project.
So she redesigned her career.
And then she started redesigning rooms the same way.
She obsesses over details people skip.
Powder coating in the exact brand colour.
Choosing materials that hold up to daily wear.
Fixing the tiny visual things others ignore.
There's this awesome design podcast I love 99% Invisible. We take 99% of great design for granted, until it's not there.
That mindset matters, because people spend most of their lives indoors.
If you design schools, retail, hospitality, offices, or homes, you’re shaping someone’s air, stress levels, and daily habits.
3 lessons you can steal from this project at Village Green Daycare:
Design for health
Daylight, ventilation, acoustic comfort, low-toxin finishes.
Design for longevity
Pick surfaces that handle moisture, knocks, and cleaning without swelling or chipping.
Design for less waste
Choose materials you can repair, rework, or take back instead of ripping out in a few years.
This is also why we make Cleanstone at Critical. - 100% recycled plastic panels that are waterproof, hard-wearing, and made to stay in use longer.
What’s one detail in your last project that you refused to “yep, that’ll do”?
Comment down below. I read every one.
If you care about the details jump on cleanstone.criticaldesign.nz and reach out! I'd love to support your next project.
Shot Anson from Spacebar Design for another great execution.