Press Releases

New Barbara Wright Signature Optical Display Line Launches with Facebook Contest

Barbara Wright Design has partnered with Illusion Optical Displays (I.O.D.) to launch a new line of optical displays created to enhance any dispensary.

Study Released On the Overwhelming Odds Against Succeeding as an Eye Care Professional

Barbara Wright Design, a nationally recognized optical office design firm, commissioned an independent research study into the key business obstacles faced by eye care professionals in today's rocky economy. It shows that excellence in the clinical arena is no longer enough to succeed.

Optical Office Design Expert Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Barbara Wright Design launches an updated and redesigned website packed with optical office design ideas and information on how to plan a new eye care facility. The website provides answers to the most-often asked questions on optical dispensary design, floor plans and new building design.

Creole Plantation Style Inspires Design of New Eye Care Building

Mark Cowan, OD of Thomas Vision Center in Leesville, Louisiana knew exactly what he wanted when the time came to build a new 4,000 square foot building to house his optometry practice. He envisioned a modern plantation similar to the style of A. Hays Town, prominent Louisiana architect of the 1960’s remembered today for his residential designs. Town was influenced by the Creoles, people of French/Spanish and African American descent who created a diverse culture unique to southern Louisiana

Eco-Tech Optometrist

Open the door to Advanced Eyecare and Optical in Spokane, Washington and you are greeted with a panoply of gleaming maple and cherry, variegated slate stone, live plants and paint colors borrowed from the nearby forest. You might suspect that a botanical garden had taken over this optometry office.

Optometric Office Design Process and Pitfalls Book

Barbara Wright Design, an office design firm specializing in optometric practice design and development, has published a new "how-to, self-help" book titled Optometric Office Design Process & Pitfalls. The book, authored by leading optical office designer Barbara Wright, teaches optometrists how to prevent the all too common mistakes that turn building a new dream office into a nightmare. For a limited time only Optometric Office Design Process & Pitfalls comes with two free bonuses €”Barbara'€™s 25 Best Optometric Floor Plans book and a Project Cost Calculator (this special offer expires March 31, 2008). Order online today at ecpdesignbook.com.

Ask the Expert - Optical World Dear Abby Answers

Barbara Wright Design offers a free €œAsk The Expert€ column online through their Growth and Profits By Design blog online at http://optometricofficedesign.blogspot.com/. Optometrists can ask their question by filling in the simple online contact form on the blog.

Trend Report

High-tech, hospitality and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) drive the evolution of future optical interiors according to top designer Barbara Wright, of Barbara Wright Design. Here are Barbara’s top three design trends for eye care interiors in the coming year.