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.
Northwestern researchers have determined why autistic individuals have unusual responses to touch-related stimuli – delayed development of the sensory cortex in the brain.
Women usually have a better sense of touch than men, because their fingers are generally smaller than men’s fingers.
The perceptions drawn from tactile sensations are of interest to designers trying to develop particular sensory experiences.
Retail design can influence the ease with which customers can touch store merchandise.
Shapiro and colleagues studied the responses of children with developmental disabilities (ages 6-11) and typical children of similar ages to dentists’ offices with sensory adapted environments.
Visual–tactile incongruities can suprise us.
Evaluations of both tactile and visual information influence overall aesthetic assessments of attractiveness.