Mission
At Formkind, we design spaces that do more than organize the day; they guide, soothe, and support daily life. Our mission is to create environments that support regulation, spark engagement, and honor the lived experiences of children and families. We respect what already works, elevate what holds potential, and design to support what’s next.
How it started
Formkind began with a question:
Could the support we see in well-designed school environments be extended to the home?
In classrooms and programs designed to support neurodiverse children, I saw predictable layouts, familiar routines, and spaces that cater to sensory and emotional needs. The environment itself was clear, accessible, and predictable. And I wondered — what if home could feel like that too? Formkind was created to carry that intention into everyday spaces, so families feel supported, children feel steady, and the environment becomes a part of what helps.
Why it matters
At Formkind, we believe the environment shapes behavior, connection, and emotional regulation. Design is our tool for reducing overwhelm and helping children feel safe and capable in their environment. We create spaces that guide attention, clarify routines, and help everyone feel more grounded and prepared. Because when a space is thoughtfully designed, it doesn’t just function, it helps children and families feel more capable.
What Makes us different
Formkind blends clinical insight with design fluency. We don’t just create beautiful spaces; we shape environments that allow children to feel more regulated, support engagement, and move through their day with greater ease.
Our approach is rooted in understanding how the environment impacts a child’s ability to self-regulate. What spaces can they access? What helps them feel steady? Are the colors, sounds, layout, and lighting working for or against them?
Whether we’re partnering with a parent, a therapist, or a school team, our goal is the same: to design spaces that support real-life needs, not add to them. The environment should be a steady, supportive part of what helps, not something a child has to overcome.
About the founder:
Formkind was founded by a pediatric physical therapist who recognized how the environment could either support or hinder a child’s ability to be an active participant in their surroundings. In settings where visual cues, calming layouts, or predictable routines were in place, such as in therapy sessions or thoughtfully designed classrooms, children often thrived. While teachers and therapists do their best to provide guidance to families on which supports work, families often need more support in translating those elements into their everyday home life. Formkind bridges that gap by combining clinical insight with thoughtful design, creating spaces that feel clear, supportive, and ready to meet children where they are.