Contour Bias is a well-studied theory that shows that humans prefer rounded objects and choices over angled ones. The more angled, the more that human brains […]
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The biophilia effect is the idea that when we are placed in environments that contain or seem to contain nature, we are more likely to […]
11 of 365: Biophilia effect #design #design-principle
Baby face bias is a design principle in which designers use the generalized human interpretation of baby-faced features (such as large eyes, round head, small nose and mouth) to represent and codify naiveté, innocence and kindness. By emphasizing or exaggerating baby like features in faces, a design can evoke a feeling of protection, ownership, or forgiveness in a viewer. Alternatively. more angular features, less elongated heads, and other more adult features are less likely to be interpreted as innocent, kind, or naïve.
10 of 365: Baby face bias #design #design-principles
Welcome, all, to the 2014 edition of 365 sketches. This is a simple offering for the first sketch, but gives some idea of what I […]
1 of 365 (2014): The 80/20 Principle
Who are you? So many ways exist to answer this question, but I suggest that one interesting way might be to look in your shopping […]
On identity and shopping carts
I enjoy coffee very much. I have recently enjoyed it less recently though, because I’ve begun to realize how it negatively affects my persona. I […]