Using Color on Surfaces and In Light – Practical Insights from Cognitive Science
Color choices have practical implications. Research by cognitive scientists on both surface colors and colors of light should inform designers' decisions.
Color choices have practical implications. Research by cognitive scientists on both surface colors and colors of light should inform designers' decisions.
Effects of lighting options on plaza users' experiences
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).
People designing urban lighting systems and doing similar planning will be interested to know that humans are particularly sensitive to potential danger at night, regardless of light levels.
Dong, Huang, and Zhong investigated the relationship between hopelessness and preferred lighting levels.
Minimizing stress via lighting
Nighttime light can be bad for nature—so deploy it responsibly.
The right light at the right time can help us stay trim
Blue light seems to curb men’s appetites, but not women’s.
Candlelight can brighten our lives.