Design and the Science of Neuroaesthetics in the Built Environment
June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
BIFMA and International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) collaborate on a timely topic for the North American design community and beyond!
The emergence of neuroaesthetics as a science and practice is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for creating spaces that support human thriving. This moderated dialogue among experts and practitioners will discuss the science behind the term and how its principles can be applied to current projects for creating human spaces.
Speakers
Laura Guido-Clark, IIDA; Founder, LOVE GOOD COLOR and Project Color Corps
Laura Guido-Clark is an expert in the skin of consumer products – their color, materials, and finish. Throughout her twenty-plus year career, Laura has analyzed the conscious and unconscious influences that drive buying decisions. She has been dubbed an ‘Experience Consultant’ for her ability to translate those influences into prescient forecasting and concrete applications for new products.
Rev. Terrence Michael Curry, SJ, PhD, AIA; Executive Director, St. Joseph Studio Workshop
Dr. Curry’s research focuses on design theory, methods and cognition; building tectonics; and fabrication and assembly systems. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute, a Master of Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and a Doctor of Architecture from the Technical University of Delft.
Yong In, IIDA, IDEC, NCIDQ, RID, LEED AP, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador; Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University; Creative Director/Design Strategist, INxD Studio
Yong In is a multiple award-winning designer, strategist, and educator with over 25 years of experience in spatial design and design strategy. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Creative Director/Design Strategist at INxD Studio.
Moderator
Ryan Anderson; Vice President, Global Research & Planning, MillerKnoll
Ryan Anderson serves as Vice President of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll. His team leads MillerKnoll’s research, shares insights publicly across the world, and provides workplace strategy and application design services to MillerKnoll customers.
