Good Mood and Product Design Evaluations (2-26-08)
People with and without formal training in design evaluate products more positively when they have been put in a good mood than when they have not been put in a good mood.
People with and without formal training in design evaluate products more positively when they have been put in a good mood than when they have not been put in a good mood.
Designers are often asked to create spaces or products to store excess possessions, but instead of creating storage space, it often would be more appropriate to reduce the amount of material being stored.
Accurately scheduling projects, particularly those that require creative input, is difficult.
Researchers have identified a relationship between the concentrations of various population groups in an urban neighborhood and incidence of psychosis.
In the United States, virtual experiences of nature are becoming extremely realistic and, simultaneously, the amount of time people spend in the real outdoor environment is decreasing.
Green home purchasers are very satisfied with their new green homes.
Just asking people to make a choice influences their mindset - and designers discuss choice options with others frequently.
Why do so many public plazas in front of Manhattan office buildings seem barren and uninviting?
When asked to select their favorite buildings, American architects choose different buildings than members of the general public.
Forsyth and her co-authors make several suggestions for the design of transportation projects that enhance a community.