We all know that it is important for children to have playtime, but as adults, we often forget it is important to us as well. Why is this? This is because play is built into our DNA. We can’t help but to be drawn to activities of play. Research shows that there are many benefits of play. We learn to get along better with others and ourselves.
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Designing the Human Experience: Branding is Key in the Restaurant Industry
The goal of restaurant design is to build an inviting atmosphere for customers to enjoy their experience that entices their future purchases. When restaurants are being designed, it is critical that the owner comprehends their business, their company values, and their unique visual opportunities.
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Designing the Human Experience: Bringing the Indoors Out
Design is being implemented in ways to promote “bringing the indoors out” – a trending theme. Because these spaces are treated as such, they are less dependent on weather, making covered structures a popular solution, such as gazebos, awnings, porticos, pergolas, etc. To add to the comfort of the space, regardless of weather, ceiling fans, heat lamps or space heaters, and fire pits are amenities that not only provide thermal comfort but also provide atmosphere.
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Designing the Human Experience: Healthcare Spaces for the People
One of the greatest challenges designers and architects face is planning an environment for a hypothetical user they’ve never met. This problem is further emphasized in healthcare facilities, where additional levels of vulnerability are layered on top of an already existing variety of personal preferences and needs. Healthcare is one of the most complex markets to plan and design; from regulatory requirements and operational needs to complex spatial relationships and human factors.
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