Moods and Thoughts (06-25-15)
A recent study links being in a good mood with more creative sorts of thinking; multiple previous studies have also shown that design can affect mood.
A recent study links being in a good mood with more creative sorts of thinking; multiple previous studies have also shown that design can affect mood.
Our perceptions of the neighborhoods where we live influences cellular aging within our bodies.
Usher’s research has produced an interesting new example of the symbolic power of place.
Research by Ditta and Storm indicates that when talking to users about their experience with a place or an object, it may be more productive to ask about prior experiences before moving on to review anticipated future ones.
Many cities are interested in increasing the number of residents who are recent college graduates.
Research by Uusberg and colleagues indicates how important it is to provide some seating configurations in waiting areas and similar locations that support eye contact and some that don’t.
Alfonzo reports on recently completed research indicating that there are financial reasons, in addition to psychological and health ones, to design in walkability.
Ozawa and her colleagues have confirmed that return trips back to starting locations seem shorter than trips from that initial start location to the point at which people begin their return journey.
Diener and his team identified the mood that people are most likely to experience.
Newly published research indicates it’s a good idea to make sure that people leaving a space at night or in the early morning are exposed to bright light (5600 lux).