How to Design the Home and Workplace to Spark Innovation and Promote Wellbeing, According to Science

Donald Rattner

Principal at Donald M. Rattner, Architect

as recorded on 7-8 January 2020 as part of Innov8rs Connect on Careers, Personal Development & Wellbeing

Science-based techniques to spur innovative thinking tend to focus on cognitive methods. But we have another resource for boosting idea flow that is often overlooked but no less powerful: physical space.

In fact, our material surroundings have an enormous impact on our ability to solve problems, generate insight, and develop innovative products and services, often without us being aware of it. Not coincidentally, these same environmental conditions have been found to boost health and happiness as well.

This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of design psychology and how you can leverage it to enhance innovation and wellbeing in a variety of environments, including workplace, school, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and home. Topics covered include color, lighting, sound, furnishings, and decor.

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