Everyday Objects, Everyday Stories
The Meaning in What We Carry The objects we carry each day often tell a quiet story about who we are and how we move through the world. The bag that holds our essentials, keys that mark transitions, a notebook for thoughts, a soda can for a small pause, or sunglasses for habit and style,…
Keep readingHow Behavioral Economics and Human Perception Make Design Work
How We Perceive & Decide Humans do not make decisions purely based on logic. Every choice is influenced by how we perceive the world, how our senses interpret information, and the context surrounding the decision. Our brains constantly filter and organize sensory input to make sense of what is happening around us, often before we…
Keep readingDesigning Emotion: How the Experience Economy Thrives on Emotional Connections
The Rise of the Economy Experience These days, the marketplace is not just about products or services; it is about experiences. Think about a time you bought something and felt an actual connection to it. It does not have to be anything huge or life-changing. It could be something as simple as the warm, cozy…
Keep readingPicture the Future: How Design Fiction Brings Tomorrow to Life
How Design Fiction Shapes What We See When people think about the future, they usually picture flying cars, robots, or huge futuristic cities. Designers, on the other hand, imagine what those things might actually look and feel like. In Ellen Lupton’s discussion of design fiction, she explains how designers use storytelling and visuals to explore…
Keep readingPicturing Power: The Stories Images Tell
Understanding Visual Storytelling Images have the power to shape how we see the world and ourselves. Every image, whether a painting, a photograph, or a film still, carries a narrative told through its details. Factors like lighting, composition, posture, and expression all become tools that allow viewers to recognize emotion, status, and intention. The concept…
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