Introversion and Experience
Introverts, spaces, and sensory processing—what's the link?
Texture/Touch
“Objective” Perception (06-06-12)
Neuroscientists (Ralph Adolphs, California Institute of Technology; Valeria Gazzola, Christian Keysers, and Joset Etzel, University of Groningen; Fulvia Castelli, University College London) investigated emotional responses to tactile experiences.
The Power of Color
A number of recent studies address the psychological ramifications and power of color. In general, color can add much to work and indoor spaces, as well as influence other perceptions.
Mood and Pleasurable Experiences (06-15-11)
Research that will be published in December in the Journal of Consumer Research, authored by Dan King and Chris Janiszewski, indicates that human mood influences the experience of pleasure.
Aesthetics in Action
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.
Tactile Experiences and Social Behavior
Can tactile sensation affect how we behave?
Designing for Autistic Users (02-16-10)
Northwestern researchers have determined why autistic individuals have unusual responses to touch-related stimuli – delayed development of the sensory cortex in the brain.
Gender and Sense of Touch (12-29-09)
Women usually have a better sense of touch than men, because their fingers are generally smaller than men’s fingers.
Tactile Perceptions (12-03-09)
The perceptions drawn from tactile sensations are of interest to designers trying to develop particular sensory experiences.
Touching and Ownership (03-31-09)
Retail design can influence the ease with which customers can touch store merchandise.
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