cognition
The complex cultural mix that influences our cognitive state
What mindset should designers be aiming to support? New research suggests that how we want to feel in the workplace is a stronger cultural indicator than how we currently feel
Prosocial behaviour: design prompts that support citizenship
Work communities depend on people behaving in a civil way to each other. Research suggests that design can play a role in helping us get along – from use of plants, mirrors and scent to creating order
Why beauty in the workplace is in the mind of the beholder
Talking about aesthetics in the workplace can take up a lot of time. But neuroscience research suggests the effort will be worth it as a new study explores the value of balance, symmetry and harmony
All together now: how we experience different sensory inputs at work
Workplace designers should stop thinking about specific sensory inputs in isolation and start planning for a more interconnected approach, according to the latest scientific research in the field
Space for thought: are we ready for a brain-healthy workplace?
Designing workplaces to improve wellbeing is now standard practice. Much less common is looking at this topic through the prism of brain health. A study led by architect HSK shows the potential
The truth about workplace productivity
As the global productivity slump continues, understanding the barriers and obstacles to focused work can tap opportunities for improving employee performance
The choice of curves or straight lines is matter of science, not taste
New scientific research explains why curved lines might be more appropriate in some office environments while angular and rectilinear forms might work better in other situations
Introverts exposed: why outgoing types thrive in open plan
New scientific research supports the idea that extroverts fare much better in exposed work environments than those who crave peace and quiet to get work done
