Is This How Memory Works? : A nice guide from Neuroskeptic
Far easier to get your head around than a text book… Is This How Memory Works? : A nice guide from Neuroskeptic
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Designing for Behavioral Change in Health
Designing applications to encourage a certain kind of behavior (especially with regards to health) is a rapidly emerging subfield of interaction design. Best practices are… Read More »Designing for Behavioral Change in Health
When To Go With Your Gut
Or reasoned vs emotional decision making. I’d argue the there is little difference. On the whole your a problem solved by gut feel vs your… Read More »When To Go With Your Gut
Cognitive Biases: Why We Make Irrational Decisions
A great overview of some of the top cognitive biases we can use to design for behaviour. A cognitive bias is pattern of behaviour or… Read More »Cognitive Biases: Why We Make Irrational Decisions
The psychology of pricing
I talked about this a lot at my UX Bristol workshop last year. Neuroscience marketing reports a recent study on restaurant menus. Looking at how… Read More »The psychology of pricing
‘Evidence based design’ informed by the work of psychologists in architecture
ARCHITECTS HAVE BEEN talking for years about “biophilic” design, “evidence based” design, design informed by the work of psychologists. What can digital designers learn from… Read More »‘Evidence based design’ informed by the work of psychologists in architecture
We have only begun to tap into design’s real potential to serve as a tool for policymaking, governance, and social agendas. when used correctly, it… Read More »
The Expert’s Ear: Expertise And Aesthetic Judgments
“The first time I listened to Pinkerton, Weezer’s second studio album, I hated it. And so did almost everyone else. Rolling Stone readers ranked it… Read More »The Expert’s Ear: Expertise And Aesthetic Judgments
This Is Your Brain on Disney
“Researchers have suggested that Disney generates a successful experience because our brains are responsive and receptive to art, creativity, storytelling, humor, wit, music, fantasy, and… Read More »This Is Your Brain on Disney