Ornaments: Big Effects Even from Small Embellishments
Ornaments have both fans and enemies. Some people encourage their use, while others consider ornaments design corrupting gewgaws. This article focuses directly on how ornament design can enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
Tactile Experiences: “Touching” Research by Cognitive Scientists
Our skin is our largest sense organ and no matter where we are or what we’re doing, all of it’s collecting info and sending it to our brains for processing. After our brains are done assessing and analyzing them, touch-related inputs inform our thoughts and behaviors.
Design and Emotion Society 2016 Conference – Celebration and Contemplation
In September, 2016, the Design and Emotion Society met in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, for its biennial conference. Discussions at scheduled sessions and during impromptu conversations focused on a range of intriguing experience-design related issues.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation Toolkit – Comprehensive, First-Rate, Free
The Center for Health Design (CHD) has prepared an excellent toolkit for people conducting post-occupancy evaluations (POEs).
Linking Cognitive Restoration and Identity
More factors affecting cognitive restoration have been uncovered
Changing Lighting Conditions
Default settings have power
Workplace Neighbors and Performance
Who sits where has a big effect on performance
Workplace Control and Creativity
Additional repercussions of workplace control identified
Residential Conditions and the Wellbeing of Older People
Adapting homes improves quality of life
Designing for People with Color Vision Deficiencies
Straightforward ways to support vision diversity
Eye Contact During Conversations
Designing in eye contact "breaks" is important
Elderly Care Facilities Design: Literature Review
Residents and staff benefit from thoughtful design
Leadership in Spaces and Places
Reviews links between workplace design and organizational effectiveness
Colours and Colour Vision: An Introductory Survey
Interesting overview of the technical aspects of color vision