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Materials

The Tangible Soul - Part 2: Mental Mapping: The Power of Association in Design

26 November 2019·468 words·3 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Materials Design Psychology Cultural Associations History Consumer Psychology Design and Innovation Social Dynamics Systems Thinking

How cultural and historical associations of materials influence product perception and design choices.

The Tangible Soul: Materials and the Industrial Mind

25 November 2019·210 words·1 min

Human Systems and Behavior Materials Design Psychology Industrial Sensory Consumer Psychology Design and Innovation Social Dynamics Systems Thinking

Exploring how materials shape human perception and satisfaction in industrial design.

The Tangible Soul - Part 1: Sensory Stimulation: The Aesthetic Attributes of Modern Solids

25 November 2019·510 words·3 mins

Human Systems and Behavior Materials Sensory Design Psychology Aesthetics Consumer Psychology Design and Innovation Social Dynamics Systems Thinking

How the sensory properties of materials influence human perception and product design.

The Adaptive Archive: Part 4—Local Materials, Local Conditions: The Tyranny and Gift of Place

1 August 2019·1176 words·6 mins

Sustainability and Future Biomimicry Local Adaptation Materials Place Sustainability Biomimicry Systems Thinking Design and Innovation Circular Economy

Exploring how biological systems adapt to local conditions using available materials.