The Psychological Experience of Beauty (07-07-11)
Forsythe and Sheehy review the literature on beauty.
Forsythe and Sheehy review the literature on beauty.
Authority, professionalism and approachability can be conveyed by exterior design.
Principles of design are present even in logos.
Colors used on objects and surfaces can influence physical perceptions.
What affects people's estimations on the naturalness of wood?
How art is presented has a great influence on our experience in a space.
Sharp explores how the seasons of the year influence our emotional state.
Vikas Mittal’s analyses indicate that Starbuck’s new logo will be useful as it expands internationally.
A recent issue of the Journal of Consumer Psychology explores consumer response to aesthetics in a range of commercial settings. The findings reported are relevant for the design of objects, as well as the design of spaces, commercial or otherwise.
Mastandrea and his colleagues investigated preferences for two different art styles (figurative and abstract) and architectural styles (classic and contemporary).