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Design Research and Ideas

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The psychology of Space

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Design Research and Ideas

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The psychology of spaceThe psychology of objects BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

The Psychology of Space

An important part of research is to gain an

understanding of how a community

experiences public spaces - what they expect,

or how present them with a fresh approach.


The Psychology of Space http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-space-design-research-methods


Spaces can also appeal to a sense of local

pride.http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/226927


A location’s identity is shaped by the

stories that make them meaningful.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1iR2Wi3u5o


A location’s identity is shaped by the

stories that make them meaningful.http://www.acdc-italia.com/articoliesclusive/articoli-luoghi-acdc-lane/


Shared spaces such as cinemas allow us to connect to stories that

reinforce our sense of belonging.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/victoria/culture-vultures/2007/12/06/1196812895386.htmlBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 http://bbcdcomdes.weebly.com/

Places can offer an escape from the office or family,

building community narrative.

http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/?action=venue&venue_url=brown_sugar_cafe


Graffiti challenges the ownership of space.

http://4080rule.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/alleyways-of-graffiti-legend.html


And creates a form of dialoguehttp://4080rule.blogspot.com.au/2011/06/alleyways-of-graffiti-legend.html


Layers of narrative open up new forms of

interaction.

http://carlsbadcrawl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Mel-Stickers-WEB.jpg


Spaces can be canvases for discovery and

transformationhttp://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/waterwall/interesting/


The Psychology of Objects

Another important part of

environmental research is to gain an

understanding of how people navigate

and use objects in public spaces.


A door is not just a door – it is a design solution for

specific needs.http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Good design provides clues as to the operation of things, and anticipates human responses.http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Bad Design tries to avoid the problem.http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Good Design

…is something that people will WANT to use, and keep using. But how do you find out what that is?


As a Designer

…you have a degree of control over how the end user behaves.

Research enables you to have a greater understanding of how to effectively use, or let go of, this control.


Prisons vs. Parkshttp://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Design can be a disguise…http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Or have nothing to hide.

http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


What behaviours does this sort of furniture encourage / discourage?http://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Does “control” even work?



IKEA – control over discoveryhttp://www.slideshare.net/scenariodna/the-psychology-of-objects-design-research-methods


Solving Design Problemsstarts by understanding people.

What people… need want desire crave



Balancing the control / discovery between the designer and end user.

Effective research uncovers the stories behind these motives.

needs… wants…desires… cravings….



How do we develop new insights?What questions should we ask?



LOOK – see the stories in the places and objects you are considering. Know what works and what doesn’t.



DEVELOP – study what needs are under developed and develop new features to meet those needs.



CONNECT – your findings and integrate them into the experience of your chosen space



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