How does one substantiate good design? We do it with evidence.

Yi Belanger, Principal & Founder

NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP, Lean Six Sigma

Yi Belanger is the Principal and Founder of MD Design, a distinguished Healthcare Architecture and Interior Design Firm headquartered in Florida, USA. She has practiced healthcare design for over 16 years and has led as the Territory Healthcare Lead and the National Design Director in her former employment with international design firms.

Belanger is EDAC certified by The Center for Health Design for advocating evidence-based design using measurable outcomes and data to substantiate her design strategies. She is passionate in helping her clients make the physical environment of their healthcare facilities reflective of their quality model of care.

Emmanuel (Manny) Pérez, Director of Architecture

AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C

Emmanuel is the Director of Architecture within MD Design, a distinguished Healthcare Architecture and Interior Design Firm headquartered in Florida, USA. Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the architecture and planning industry.

Strong program and project management professional skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Vision, Planning, Mixed-use development, clinical Healthcare Design, and Higher Education.

Yamilet Peña, Designer & Design Consultant 

Master’s of Interior Architecture (MIA), Adobe Creative Suite Certified, IIDA & NEWH Associate

Yamilet is an Interior Architect and Design Consultant within MD Design, a distinguished Healthcare Architecture and Interior Design Firm headquartered in Florida, USA. She is a skilled designer proficient in design research, conceptual/narrative design, space planning, 3D modeling, FF&E selection, and technical drawing. Her work reflects a deep passion and creative mindset.

With a foundational background in graphic design, Yamilet leverages her expertise to elevate client objectives within design projects. Yamilet cares about the purpose and the relationship between the interior space and the human condition.

Maisha-Rae Richardson, Design Consultant 

Master’s of Interior Architecture (MIA), LEED Green Associate, NEWH South Florida Associate 

Maisha is a design consultant within MD Design, a distinguished Healthcare Architecture and Interior Design Firm headquartered in Florida, USA. She is a passionate and creative designer versed in conceptual design, programming, 3D modeling, FF&E selection, and construction document production. She is fully dedicated to exceeding expectations with an outstanding work ethic.