Research Conversations
The effects of the visual arts on our mental performance, social skills, and more have been meticulously researched by neuroscientists. Their findings reveal the investments in art with the best ROIs in any designed situation.
Science-based trauma-aware design can elevate wellbeing as it enriches the lives of both traumatized and non-traumatized users.
The consequences of people being in good moods are plentiful and meaningful. Design can make it more likely that people are happy; neuroscience lays out how and why.
2024 has been a good year for design-related science! The findings of the 13 most useful studies published year-to-date are recapped here.
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Design at Work
People feel comfortable, their minds and bodies flourish, when the design of spaces that are meaningful to them, such as their home and their workplace, is in harmony with their personality.
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Special Focus
It’s great when there’re resources (time, money, and otherwise) to thoroughly deal with all of the sensory issues that might arise in a workplace—but that’s often not the case. Neuroscience research can guide you to highest priority actions.
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Sawada and Nomura evaluated links between feeling awed and being curious.
Brossoit and colleagues studied the effects of the macro-environment on professional performance.
Meagher and colleagues probed bonds people form to their homes.