Design Research and Ideas Generation CD201 The psychology of Space u BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Design Research and Ideas Generation CD201 Topics for today: The psychology of space The psychology of objects BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 The Psychology of Space An important part of research is to gain an understanding of how a community experiences public spaces - what they expect, or how present them with a fresh approach. BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 The Psychology of SpaceBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Spaces can also appeal to a sense of local pride.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 A locations identity is shaped by the stories that make them meaningful.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 A locations identity is shaped by the stories that make them meaningful.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Shared spaces such as cinemas allow us to connect to stories that reinforce our sense of belonging.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Places can offer an escape from the office or family, building community narrative.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 The Psychology of SpaceBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Graffiti challenges the ownership of space.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 And creates a form of dialogueBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Layers of narrative open up new forms of interaction.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Spaces can be canvases for discovery and transformationBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 The Psychology of SpaceBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 The Psychology of Objects Another important part of environmental research is to gain an understanding of how people navigate and use objects in public spaces. BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 A door is not just a door it is a design solution for specific needs.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Good design provides clues as to the operation of things, and anticipates human responses.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Bad Design tries to avoid the problem.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Good Design is something that people will WANT to use, and keep using. But how do you find out what that is? BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 As a Designer you have a degree of control over how the end user behaves. Research enables you to have a greater understanding of how to effectively use, or let go of, this control. BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Prisons vs. ParksBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Design can be a disguiseBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Or have nothing to hide.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 What behaviours does this sort of furniture encourage / discourage?BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Does control even work?BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 IKEA control over discoveryBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Solving Design Problems starts by understanding people. What people need want desire craveBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 Balancing the control / discovery between the designer and end user. Effective research uncovers the stories behind these motives. needs wantsdesires cravings.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 How do we develop new insights? What questions should we ask?BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 LOOK see the stories in the places and objects you are considering. Know what works and what doesnt.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 DEVELOP study what needs are under developed and develop new features to meet those needs.BBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012 CONNECT your findings and integrate them into the experience of your chosen spaceBBCD Melbourne BAPDCOM Version 1 - October, 2012