Adults and Kids and Art (02-11-13)
Krentz and Earl learned that infants and adults prefer the same sorts of abstract art
Krentz and Earl learned that infants and adults prefer the same sorts of abstract art
Smith summarizes recent research on the cognitive effects of having a cold, and her work indicates that taking steps to minimize their transmission, for example, through the tuning of HVAC systems and readily available hand sanitizing lotion dispensers, should be encouraged.
Sacks reports research indicating that visual monotony can be dangerous.
Steidle and colleagues discussed the influences of light and temperature on social behavior at ExperiencingLight 2012, a prestigious international conference.
Gueguen adds to the body of literature linking sunshine to positive mood, and although his findings may not be directly applicable to design, they do indicate the value of optimizing the amount of daylight that flows into designed spaces.
Research led by Schneider and her team may not be immediately applicable by designers, but it is an intriguing addition to knowledge about embodied cognition.
Effective signage and maps are an important component of many projects, particularly complex ones such as office complexes and healthcare facilities.
People from different cultures can respond to the same design elements in different ways.
The American Institute for Cleaning Sciences may not be impartial about the value of clean facilities, but their recent research paper on this topic, available at the website noted below, is based on independent studies.
Dunning and Balcetis’ research confirms that what we see can be based on our thoughts and preferences and may not be totally objective.