The psychological power of design and how space affects mood
The psychological power of design and how space affects mood Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt a “vibe?” Human beings naturally adapt psychologically to their environment based on the way their environment looks, smells, sounds, and feels. If the environment creates positive feelings and sensations, visitors are likely to feel pleasant feelings and associate the space with positivity in the future. If the environment creates negative feelings and sensations, it will likely elicit negative feelings and discomfort—even if a visitor can’t identify exactly what one thing (or few things) made them uncomfortable. Design has a powerful effect on human psychology, particularly in spaces where humans interact with their environment. It’s a specific sort of limited experience to drive past a beautifully designed structure, business entrance, or front yard. As human beings, we often feel good just witnessing something that is clean and aesthetically p